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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

What is Niksen and why is it good?

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Tired of staying at home and being bored? What if being bored is good for us?!

Who I Am

A demonstration of unity

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

In my small town, the experience of a #BLM March was incredibly positive. We can be light and change.

trench coat
Improving vocabulary

What’s the story behind the trench coat?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Do you know how the trench coat got its name, or why it's so popular after 100 years? The Word Nerd explains...

Book reviews

Why you should read What Made Maddy Run

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

A compelling and important story about an All American athlete whose death by suicide shocked the U Penn campus in 2014.

How to encourage reading

A peek into celebrity bookshelves

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Today, a guest post from Isabel Cabrera of Global English Editing. Reading books has so many benefits. Science shows that reading can make us mentally shar...

Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

How do you pronounce GIF?

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

GIF like JIF peanut butter or GIF like gift? What side do you take?

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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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