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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 Choose a Holiday Motto

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

A Word Nerd tip for experiencing the holiday season: choose a word or phrase to guide your experience in a positive way.

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

How to Find a Great Book: Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Looking for some great reads? Check out the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018. The books are chosen by other readers like us!

How to encourage reading

How To Raise Strong Readers

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Tricks for getting kids to read... a useful resource!

Who I Am

Today is Election Day!

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Make your voice heard today.  Vote! Thanks,            

Who I Am/Words and Technology

Young Women, Use Your Vote

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Research shows young women aren't interested in voting, and here's why...

Book reviews

Why You Must Read The Handmaid’s Tale

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This dystopian novel is disturbingly plausible... and a must read for our time.

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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.

Contact me at headnerd at juliatomiak dot com.

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