Tag Archives: children’s books

The gunpowder dilemma: Telling a good story without setting a bad example

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

When the original Home Alone film was released in 1990, one of my friends wasn’t allowed to watch it. On its surface, the movie is just a family comedy. Unruly eight-year-old Kevin McCallister accidentally gets left home alone for a … Continue reading →

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8 books to empower young girls

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

“I would have girls regard themselves not as adjectives, but as nouns.” — Elizabeth Cady Stanton Today is Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s birthday. In honor of the suffragist and civil rights pioneer (and in light of the current political climate), here’s … Continue reading →

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Writing update: Work is underway on ‘The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill’

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I took some time off work last week to get to know Dempsey Molehill. Dempsey lives in Pickettstown, Illinois, and just started fifth grade at Pickettstown Unit School. Even though it’s June in the rest of Illinois, it’s August right … Continue reading →

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The latest additions to our home library

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Over the weekend, I visited a library book sale to stock up on children’s books. Even though the husband and I don’t have children yet, we’re getting a head start on establishing our home kid lit library. We want to … Continue reading →

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Free ebook! Get first Sarah & Katy book for Kindle

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

It’s Children’s Book Week this week! In honor of the annual celebration of reading and children’s literature, “Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets” is free all week via Amazon and Kindle. Every child who wants to read deserves to … Continue reading →

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