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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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Summer Reading Giveaway Winner!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

And the giveaway winner is...

Improving vocabulary

Why Is It Called Devil’s Food Cake?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

My kid wanted to know how Devil's Food Cake got its name... and so did I.

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Summer Reading Giveaway!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I've got a great book to kick off your summer reading... quirky characters and a little mystery are sure to entertain! Leave a comment and you might win a free...

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

Why You Must Read Guinevere St. Clair

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you like kid lit with great characters and a bit of mystery, check out Guinevere St. Clair.

Who I Am

Holding It Together for Graduation

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Graduation Day is packed with emotions - here's some advice on how to get through.

How to encourage reading

How to Buy Books on a Budget

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Love books but hate spending lots of money on them? My guest Carol has several great tips for finding affordable books.

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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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