Vocab for Homecoming: Corsage
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...
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.
Teen Read Week: Don’t Get Caught
Would you like a funny novel about high school pranks? I've got just the book for you! Happy Teen Read Week!
Vocab for Book Lovers: Marginalia
Do you have marginalia in your books? Don't know what I'm talking about? Let the Word Nerd explain...
Protecting Freedom of Speech: Banned Books Week 2017
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 ...
How Facebook Can Be Used for Good
Facebook can cause trouble, but for my family, it's been a blessing this week.
Vandals Ordered to Read
Should teens who use hate speech be made to read as a consequence? Learn more about this unusual sentence...