How to encourage reading | Diary of a Word Nerd - Part 28

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Ready to learn a new word? Excellent! Join me for Kathy’s Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and nurture your inner word nerd. My word today comes from the b...

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Code Name Verity: Parsimonious

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Are you ready to learn today? Great! We can all pick up some new words thanks to Kathy at Bermuda Onion and her Wondrous Words Wednesday meme. My new vocabula...

How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

How To Get Kids Excited About Poetry: Reverso

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Poetry is so good for Word Nerds. Find out why, and what a "reverso" poem is.

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

My writing buddy loves to include gross descriptions in her fiction- ichor is one of her favorite words. Read on to find out what it means.

How to encourage reading

What You Need to Know About The Host

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

A few things you should know about the story behind the new movie The Host: aliens, body snatching, and an unusual love triangle.

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading

More on Dystopian Literature: Matched by Ally Condie

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Matched: a safe introduction to dystopian literature.