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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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How to encourage reading

Vocab for Book Lovers: Marginalia

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you have marginalia in your books? Don't know what I'm talking about? Let the Word Nerd explain...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/News from book business

Protecting Freedom of Speech: Banned Books Week 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This week, the American Library Association has been celebrating Banned Books Week. Here are a few key terms you should know about censorship and intellectual ...

Who I Am/Words and Technology

How Facebook Can Be Used for Good

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Facebook can cause trouble, but for my family, it's been a blessing this week.

How to encourage reading

Vandals Ordered to Read

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Should teens who use hate speech be made to read as a consequence? Learn more about this unusual sentence...

Improving vocabulary

When to Use Denounce & Renounce

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know the difference between denounce and renounce? The Word Nerd explains.

Mosquitoland by David Arnold
Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Characters

Why You Must Read Mosquitoland

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Looking for some great contemporary YA? I've got the book for you.

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