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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.
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Hidden Passages, Nooks & Crannies, and a Giveaway

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Your kids need books to read this summer, and Tabitha Crum has a mystery to solve. Win a free copy of Jessica Lawson's new middle grade release, Nooks and Crann...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Ex Libris Mean?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 20 Comments

Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.

Improving grammar

When to Use A While vs. Awhile

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

What's the difference between awhile and a while? The Word Nerd explains, with a lot of help from Grammar Girl.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

What Is a Solecism?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

I stumbled across the term "solecism" while checking on the grammar rules for "awhile". Do you know what a solecism is? Come learn with me!

Favorite Authors

Three Great Quotes About Education

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I'm feeling sentimental this end of school year; here are three wonderful quotes I found about education.

Favorite Characters/News from book business/Recommended kid lit

Why Stories Are Important

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Sometimes, a story can teach better than any lecture could. Learn about new research showing how the Harry Potter stories changed attitudes toward disadvantage...

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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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