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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.
Improving vocabulary

New Vocab from the iPad

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

We finally got an iPad, and I love every swiping moment I spend with it.  So easy, intuitive, and fun.   My kids love it too; note the charger plugged in?  They...

Improving vocabulary

Word Nerd Vocabulary Review

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

It’s been four months since I’ve started intentionally working to expand my vocabulary, and as my dear “Oma” would say, “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.”  ...

Run for the Wall to Remember

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

My little town doesn’t have much.  Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia, population 9000, our community has more gas stations than fancy r...

How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

Barnes and Noble to Team Up with Microsoft

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

A few months ago, I wrote a post about how the future of books depended on Barnes and Noble.  Recently I heard some encouraging news: Barnes and Noble is joinin...

How to encourage reading

Children’s Book Week 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

My kids have spoiled me; they eagerly seek out books and love trips to the library.  But I know not all moms share this luxury, and that for many kids reading f...

How to encourage reading

Liebster Awards

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Besides being a word nerd, I’m also an extrovert, so I love meeting new people.  Thanks to the power of modern technology, I don’t have to live in a...

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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