Three Books, Three CDs, Three Quotes for My Three Girls
My guest Eli Pacheco shares 3 essential books, CDs, and quotes he'd like to give to his girls. Which books, music and quotes would you pass on to your kids as ...
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.
What Does Eponymous Mean?
I've had the REM CD "Eponymous" for 20 years, and I never bothered to look up this mysterious word. Goodreads finally kicked me into action. I share the mean...
What’s the Difference Between Farther and Further?
It's hard to know when to use further and farther- with good reason! They've been interchangeable for years. I have a simple tip to help you make the distinct...
Vocab from the Bartimaeus Trilogy: Sycophantic
A word that stumped me last week: sycophantic. Come find out what this word means. Hint, it comes from the Greek word for informer.
Four Ways to Get Teens to Read
When I heard my daughter's friend say he doesn't read, I was sad, and inspired. I'm determined to find something he will like. Join me as I share tips and res...
Vocab from the Bartimaeus Trilogy: Amulet
Since amulet is in the title of my current audiobook, I figured I'd better look it up! Do you know what amulet means?