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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

Improving Vocabulary with The Night Circus, Part 2

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

I know I should have moved on to my next book club book, but I found another vocabulary word from The Night Circus that I really want to share: amalgamation. Ma...

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Enter the Fantastic World of The Night Circus

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Chocolate mice.  Cinnamon pastries.  A cloud maze to explore.  These are only some of the exciting treats waiting for you in The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenste...

How to encourage reading

Honoring National Poetry Month

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

In last week’s post, I tried to get you in touch with your inner poet by sharing some great works of poetry to read.  This week, I’m going to encourage you to w...

How to encourage reading

Exposing My Family to National Poetry Month!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Poetry. Does this word make you smile, or cringe?  Word nerds should love poetry.  It’s concentrated language, without all of the articles and prepositions to i...

Improving vocabulary

Improving Vocabulary with The Night Circus

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I’m currently reading Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, a magical read with dark, mysterious undertones.  It’s giving me plenty of words to add to my v...

How to encourage reading

What Makes a Great Character: Katniss Everdeen

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I’m a people person.  I enjoy striking up a conversation with a shopper behind me at the Walmart check-out.  Or swapping fun and useful tweets with people...

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