Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

Vocab from the Headlines: Polymath

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you know what a polymath is? The Word Nerd explains. (And guess what? It's not really about math!)

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Have you heard the hype about 13 Reasons Why? Here's what you need to know re: this novel about teen suicide.

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Would you call yourself a racist? Read this novel before you answer.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

We only had one day to play in Chicago, but it was a blast. My tips on what you can do with ten hours in the Windy City.

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Want to celebrate rhythm and words? Share a poem today.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Can hydrangea, the beautiful flower, and Hydra, the awful monster, come from the same Greek root? The Word Nerd's kid wanted to know...