Three Ideas for Getting Kids to Read
It's Children's Book Week, and the organizers have lots of cool ideas for getting kids excited about books. I'll share three...
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.
Vocab from Washington DC: Stanchion
Do you know what a stanchion is? I didn't, until a Capitol tour. Let me share...
Poem in Your Pocket Day
For "Poem in Your Pocket Day", a short, lovely poem from Emily Dickenson. Take it with you today...
Who I Am Project: How I’ve Changed Since Childhood
This month's installment of the "Who I Am" project: How I'm different from when I was a child. The answer involves Barbies and sketch books. Let me share...
Why You Should Read Orphan Train
If you like historical fiction, Orphan Train is a great pick for you. This interesting novel highlights an overlooked piece of America's history.
Vocab From Go Set a Watchman: Gulosity
Ms. Harper Lee taught me two new words this week: malapropism and gulosity. Have you heard of either of these words? The Word Nerd explains them both.