Category Archives: Reading

(Pt. 1) What I love about children’s books: Imagination

It’s Children’s Book Week! In honor of the annual national literacy initiative hosted by Every Child a Reader and sponsored by the Children’s Book Council, I will be sharing a series of the seven elements I love about children’s books. … Continue reading

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Need an excuse to visit an indie bookstore? Here’s one

Honestly, as if anyone needs an excuse to visit a bookstore of any kind. But in case you do, next Saturday (May 2) is Independent Bookstore Day. Independent bookstores across the United States will be throwing parties and celebrations next … Continue reading

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Share the love with local libraries this week

Every time I move to a new town, there’s a place I look for before all others. I may not know where to find the nearest hardware store, supermarket, gas station, Secretary of State’s Office or best pizza place for … 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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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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