Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

Streator Library book signing

We had a turnout of all ages at today’s reading and book signing at Streator Public Library, from toddlers to fifth-graders, parents, and a local 15-year-old writer who stopped by to talk about the book series she’s writing. Our group … Continue reading

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SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Download free book – one day only!

Download a PDF version of SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS for one day only in honor of Children’s Book Day! The free download is available until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015. According to the International Children’s Book Day … Continue reading

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No foolin’ — April is a month for readers and writers

April is one of my favorite months of the year. Not so much for the weather (which tends to be rainy, windy and generally soggy in north-central Illinois … not to mention all the water that gets in my basement). … Continue reading

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What to do when you write yourself into a corner

I first heard the advice during NaNoWriMo a few years ago: Always stop writing while you still have ideas so you’ll have a starting point for the next day. It’s excellent advice. We’re told not to tap the well dry … Continue reading

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Buy a book, support the library children’s section renovation

I’ll just leave this here for those who are interested: Grab your favorite blanket and head to reading event Children’s author Julie Stroebel Barichello will conduct three reading sessions of her debut chapter book, “Sarah & Katy and the Imagination … Continue reading

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