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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.
Appreciating Poetry

Focus your attention with this poem for your pocket

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

It's poem in your pocket day! Celebrate poetry today by sharing this short poem from bell hooks

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

8 ways to live more sustainably, in honor of Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, I'm sharing a few easy changes I've made to live more sustainably. Please join me!

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How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Where did spring get its name?

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

The Word Nerd explains why and when we started "springing time."

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about liberal arts

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's college admissions season. As we debate the value of spending money on liberal arts, let's take a close look at what liberal arts means.

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about NIMBY

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Know what a NIMBY is? It's not a flattering term. Let the Word Nerd explain.

Who I Am

How to survive March Mayhem

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

March is a hard month for me. The erratic weather and lingering cold bring mayhem to my moods. Here's how I'm getting through.

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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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