How to encourage reading | Diary of a Word Nerd

Why We Shouldn’t Use Grammar to Condemn

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you pride yourself on being a "Grammar Nazi"? Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty helped me realize the pitfalls of feeling grammatically superior.

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Hey word nerds, do you have a list of all the books you've ever read? I explain why it's a good idea to have one and how to set it up.

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

How much time do you spend on screens versus reading? A recent study about kids, summer, and time spent reading has me fired up.

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Maniac Magee is great summer kid lit that readers of all ages would enjoy. Be sure to read it with a homemade butterscotch krimpet.

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

My guest Carol Cooney explains "popcorn books" - great titles for beach reading. If you want something easy and light, Carol has ideas for you!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Join me for a game of Book Bingo to find a variety of reads for the rest of the summer.