Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

A to Z: Art in children’s literature – a look at picture books and illustrated books

April is here, and with it comes the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. This is my first year participating in the challenge, which will feature blogging on topics daily (except Sundays) corresponding to each letter of the alphabet, starting … Continue reading →

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Balancing time as a working author

Successful writers have mastered a key element of the writing process. It’s not characterization, or pacing, or voice, or outlining. All of those are important, but there’s an essential cornerstone that the best authors lay. Time management. When I give … Continue reading →

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Rainbow colored men, ‘boom’ blankets, and interrobangs: These stories are worth a read

What do rainbow men, “boom” blankets, and interrobangs have in common? The answer may not be clear, so I’ll give you a hint: They’re elements among the winning stories in the Sarah & Katy essay contests. While the answer to … Continue reading →

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Impulse buying 10 Dr. Seuss books with no regrets

I went into Wal-Mart this weekend for $35 worth of oil. I walked out with $50 worth of children’s books instead. I had the best intentions when I entered the store. Things went awry when I got to the automotive … Continue reading →

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A reading challenge for picky young readers

As a kid, I wouldn’t touch food with coconut. Or onion. Or green peppers. Or mushrooms. The list goes on. I was a picky eater back then. Even though I still avoid dishes with mushrooms (I just can’t bring myself … Continue reading →

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