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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 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.

Printed books
News from book business

Good News for Printed Books

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Good news! The sales of printed books are up!

Improving grammar

The Dying Art of Diagramming Sentences

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Have you ever diagrammed a sentence? The Word Nerd fondly remembers how...

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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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