Tag Archives: books

The most important books we’ll ever read

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Earlier this month I rated a book with 3 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. When the review auto-posted to Facebook, a friend expressed surprise at the low rating. I was quick to reply that a 3-star ratings indicate an … Continue reading →

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What you probably don’t know about the books you grew up loving

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Who knew there was so much we didn’t know about the books we loved growing up? For example, do you know what inspired Katherine Paterson to write “Bridge to Terabithia”? How about the 50 words — no more, no fewer … Continue reading →

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How do you define yourself?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

“Who are you?” It’s a question society asks every day. Everywhere we turn, we are asked to define ourselves: Twitter bios. Facebook profiles. Blog and website About Me pages. Our definitions categorize us. We say we are writers, designers, artists, … Continue reading →

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Readers, rejoice! Scout and Atticus are returning to literature

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

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

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

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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