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What is a balaclava?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Do you know what a balaclava is? It could keep you toasty warm. The Word Nerd explains.

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Favorite Books of 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's here! This year's list of favorite books from Word Nerds like me! Check it out for gift giving ideas or just for yourself.

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What Was Your Favorite Book of 2017?

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Help me make an awesome list of gift ideas - share your favorite read from 2017 and enter a giveaway for a B & N gift card. It's a win-win!

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A Holiday Gift: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Instead of gift ideas for word nerds, I'm giving you something more important this year.

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.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2016?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 21 Comments

The Word Nerd is collecting book recommendations to create a giant gift list. Add a title to the suggestions and earn the opportunity to win a new book for you...

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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