How to encourage reading | Diary of a Word Nerd

Three Ideas for Getting Kids to Read

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

It's Children's Book Week, and the organizers have lots of cool ideas for getting kids excited about books. I'll share three...

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know what a stanchion is? I didn't, until a Capitol tour. Let me share...

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Today marks the beginning of National Poetry Month. Grab a poem and get started!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Congrats to Leo on finally winning an Oscar and for helping me learn a new word. Do you know what Revenant means?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Do you know what an "lacto ovo vegetarian" is? The Word Nerd explains the many different types of vegetarians.

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Five books to read before you see their movie versions.