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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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Choose happy

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Michelle Obama makes a great point about happiness. Wise words, no matter your political stance.

Book reviews

Why You Should Read My Dear Hamilton

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

The hostility of the current political climate disturbs me. The novel My Dear Hamilton reminded me that America has always had its conflicts...

Who I Am

Embrace the Change, Part II

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

How do you deal with change? I found a book to help me.

Improving vocabulary

What does “sophomore” mean?

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

For the new school year, an explanation of the term "sophomore".

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How to encourage reading

A reading quote

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

An inspirational quote for a time of long summer days and political debates

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Improving vocabulary

Summer Sports: The origin of racket

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

A little Word Nerd knowledge about warm weather sports... where the word "racket" came from.

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Meet the Word Nerd

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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