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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 cultivate joy

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Cultivate joy in just a few minutes a day!

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

Word Nerd Recommendations for fall 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Whew! I haven’t posted a book review in ages, and now is exactly the time when we need good entertainment. Today I will recommend not one, but THREE books...

Who I Am

What is your voting plan?

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Its always important to vote; whats your plan this year?

Improving vocabulary

What is a himbo?

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Okay, this week has been an extra crazy experience in a year marked by months of crazy. So we are going to take a break from the serious and contemplative this ...

Improving vocabulary

What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine?

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Breaking news this morning: President Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID and are currently in isolation at the White House. I don’t know ab...

Book reviews/Who I Am

Reading about racism

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I'm on a mission to read widely about racism, and here are a few books I recommend.

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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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