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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.
How to encourage reading

What you need to know about Squid Game

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Everyone is talking about this show, so I checked it out. Too much blood for me. A full review on the blog today.

Improving vocabulary

What to know about “epidemic,” “endemic,” and COVID

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

We keep learning new words thanks to COVID. Here's another one: endemic. Know what it means? Know what it implies for the future of COVID?

Book reviews

What I loved about The Vanishing Half

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Identity, history, race, gender - it's all in The Vanishing Half, an intriguing read from Brit Bennet.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading

Jason Reynolds shares wise advice about kids and books

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Get inspired by Jason Reynolds, the Ambassador for Young People's Literature who has lots of wise things to say about kids and books

How to encourage reading

Reading nook ideas for the busy bibliophile

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Has the pandemic got you home more? Here are some fun ideas for creating your own book nook!

Book review All the Bright Places
Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

Why you must read All the Bright Places

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Bittersweet and funny, All the Bright Places offers a compassionate look at anxiety and depression. Perfect for our time.

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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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