Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

20- and 30-somethings should see the ‘Goosebumps’ movie

Saturday night the husband and I went to the Roxy to catch a late showing of “Goosebumps.” The movie hit theaters a week ago, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see it. The premise intrigued me — rather … Continue reading →

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Pre-release book party — save the date!

Even though “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank” won’t officially be for sale until Tuesday, Nov. 24, there will be a pre-release book party at Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 21. And you’re … Continue reading →

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Redefining ‘Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank’

All year I’ve referred to “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank” as the sequel to “Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets.” All year, I’ve been uncomfortable with that definition. While Book of Blank takes place in the … Continue reading →

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Kid lit is worth writing — and reading

Not long ago, I attended a small, informal gathering of fellow writers. We “talked shop” in the usual way: asked how each other’s projects were coming along, shared our hopes for our own projects, and discussed the woes of writing. … Continue reading →

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Where has all the magic gone for Halloween?

The spirit of Halloween is alive and well in the Stroebel family. I’m not the one carrying the torch, though. This year, that honor belongs to Sarah and Katy. They’re determined to light a fire under the whole family. Now that … Continue reading →

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