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Author: Julia Tomiak

I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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How to encourage reading

How Audio Books Can Help You Read More

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

So many books, so little time. Listening to audio books can help you read more!

Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: Erstwhile

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, an awesome meme hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion.net.  Follow the links at Kathy’s blog to find lots of word nerdy wor...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Why You Should Read Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

A few weeks ago, I encountered a problem.  I had to drive ten hours round trip in less than a day and a half, and I wanted entertainment.  I would have my 13-ye...

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Ready to learn a new word?  Excellent!  Join me for Kathy’s Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and nurture your inner word nerd. My word today comes from the b...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Characters

What Makes Hazel Grace Lancaster an Awesome Character

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 40 Comments

Please humor me.  I’m going to talk about The Fault in Our Stars one more time.  Then I’ll take a break.  I promise.  For at least a month. Hazel, t...

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Code Name Verity: Punctilious

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

Ready to learn some new vocabulary?  You’re in the right place!  Join me for Kathy’s Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and nurture your inner word nerd....

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