What Does Unctuous Mean?
One of my favorite podcasts is Note to Self (formerly known as New Tech City), a show that explores how technology affects our lives. In a recent episode, host ...
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.
Hidden Passages, Nooks & Crannies, and a Giveaway
Your kids need books to read this summer, and Tabitha Crum has a mystery to solve. Win a free copy of Jessica Lawson's new middle grade release, Nooks and Crann...
What Does Ex Libris Mean?
Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.
When to Use A While vs. Awhile
What's the difference between awhile and a while? The Word Nerd explains, with a lot of help from Grammar Girl.
What Is a Solecism?
I stumbled across the term "solecism" while checking on the grammar rules for "awhile". Do you know what a solecism is? Come learn with me!
Three Great Quotes About Education
I'm feeling sentimental this end of school year; here are three wonderful quotes I found about education.