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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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Vocab for Laughing: Risible

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

The word I'm sharing today has links to ridiculous, deride, and the muscles you use when you smile - the risorius muscles. Come have some fun with me.

Improving vocabulary

Six Puzzler Terms You Need to Know

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Do you know what a rebus is? How about a mnemonic? Come learn some puzzle terms with me...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Iniquitous Mean?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what iniquitous means? Think "unequal", and read on...

How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Five KidLit Books for Fun Summer Reading

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

A friend asked me to join a mother - daughter summer book club, and I've found some fun, light reading suggestions to share with our girls... and you!

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What Does Sartorial Mean?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Do you know what sartorial means? If not, this post is "tailor made" for you!

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...

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