What Does Ex Libris Mean?
Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.
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.
When to Use A While vs. Awhile
What's the difference between awhile and a while? The Word Nerd explains, with a lot of help from Grammar Girl.
What Is a Solecism?
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!
Three Great Quotes About Education
I'm feeling sentimental this end of school year; here are three wonderful quotes I found about education.
Why Stories Are Important
Sometimes, a story can teach better than any lecture could. Learn about new research showing how the Harry Potter stories changed attitudes toward disadvantage...
Why Is a Soccer Field Called a Pitch?
Why do soccer geeks call the soccer field a "pitch"? The Word Nerd (and soccer mom) explains.