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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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Running Quotes to Inspire

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Running quotes... I share some, you share some, and we can all get inspired.

Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

How Bluetooth Got Its Name

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

The origin of the term "Bluetooth" has nothing to do with color or teeth. More like a Viking King. The Word Nerd explains...

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Improving vocabulary

Vocab for Homecoming: Corsage

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Did you know that the word corsage originally described a part of the body or the bodice of a woman's dress? Find out how "corsage" came to mean that little bo...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Teen Read Week: Don’t Get Caught

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Would you like a funny novel about high school pranks? I've got just the book for you! Happy Teen Read Week!

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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 ...

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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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