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Small Great Things
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Vocab from Small Great Things: Specious

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Jodi Picoult taught me a new word! She's also sparked many good questions in her latest novel Small Great Things.

How to spell gray vs. grey
Improving vocabulary/News from book business

Gray or Grey: Which is Correct?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

How do you spell gray, with an "a" or an "e"? The Word Nerd explains...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Intransigent Mean?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

A Man Called Ove taught me the meaning of intransigent. Let me pass the vocab along...

Improving vocabulary

The Underestimated Power of Stationery

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 19 Comments

The Word Nerd makes an argument for hand written letters and suggests a gift idea.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Favorite Characters/Improving vocabulary

NaNoWriMo Tip: Character Personality Types

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

What type of personality do your favorite characters have? Today I consult ancient Greek theory to find out!

Improving vocabulary

What’s the Story Behind Homecoming?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

How all the Homecoming hype - from pep rallies to parades - got started.

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