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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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Why You Should Read Eunice

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics, but that wasn't the only accomplishment of this fascinating woman. Learn more about her!

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Improving vocabulary

What Does Prescient Mean?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Prescience is, not surprisingly, related to the word "science", so I should have known it. Do you?

Who I Am/Words and Technology

Why You Should Put the Phone Away

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

What is your phone doing to your brain? The Word Nerd shares some things you need to know about your beloved device.

justice
Improving vocabulary

What is Justice?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Justice was Merriam Webster's Word of the Year for 2018, but what exactly does it mean? The Word Nerd explains...

Who I Am

Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

The history of The Christmas Card and why we should keep up the tradition...

Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Favorite Books of 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Favorite reads from 2018 are in, and it's a great list!

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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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