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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.
Improving vocabulary

Vocab as a Caution: Pedantic

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Trust me, you don't ever want to be called "pedantic". The Word Nerd explains...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Favorite Books of 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

It's here! The monster list of book suggestions from readers and word nerds. Read on for some awesome ideas...

News from book business

Five Great Gift Ideas for Readers and Word Nerds

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Unique gift ideas for the word nerds and book lovers in your life.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

Vocab from Current Events: Antithetical

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

An apt word for the confusing rhetoric flying around in the news these days: antithetical. Have you heard any antithetical statements lately? Please share!

Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2015?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 23 Comments

If you're like me, you need book suggestions for gift ideas as well as for escape during the cold months ahead. Help me build my favorites list and you'll ente...

How to encourage reading/News from book business

My Favorite Things of 2015

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Some of my favorite things - consider it a gift guide.

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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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