What Is Atavism?
I'm reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and have had to look up plenty of words. For example: atavistic. Do you know what it means? Come le...
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.
Three Great Books You Should Read
Three books I loved, and one I didn't: some reading suggestions for you.
What Does Smarmy Mean?
My friend Chris said sometimes her boat gets "smarmy". It's a fun word, and I had to look it up. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.
Do You Daydream Enough?
With so much technology around, we're entertained every second of the day. But that doesn't leave time for daydreaming, and daydreaming is good. My thoughts o...
What Is Scatological Humor?
Do you think scatological humor is a good thing or a bad thing in children's books? Wait? You don't know what it is? The Word Nerd explains.
The Amazing Power of Little Free Libraries
Free Little Libraries promote reading, literacy, and engagement. Don't you want one in your community? Learn more about them today.