Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

Do judge a book by its cover … and other elements

Originally posted on EveryJournalist Fiction:
I have a confession. Are you ready? OK. One moment. Let me take a deep breath … Here goes: I judge a book by its cover. I know, I know. That “don’t judge a book…

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3 building blocks of writing for young beginners

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak about the writing process to local third- and fourth-grade girls during the Zonta Club of Ottawa’s good citizenship tea. When I received the offer to be the guest speaker, I was asked … Continue reading

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Dwight book signing

A hearty thanks to all who attended Saturday’s book signing at Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight, Ill.! Thirty-five books were signed and distributed to people in the Dwight area. An extra special thanks goes to the library for hosting … Continue reading

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Readers, rejoice! Scout and Atticus are returning to literature

Have I died and gone to literary heaven? I must have. Because the impossible has finally come to pass. Harper Lee is releasing a second book. A statement was released to news outlets this morning, in which Lee announced her … Continue reading

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Texas fourth-grader suspended for having an imagination and book

Kermit Elementary School fourth-grader Aiden Steward was suspended recently after he brought a ring to school and pretended it was the “one ring to rule them all” from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle Earth. I wish this news was as fictional … Continue reading

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