Tag Archives: children’s books

It’s OK to be a member of the Childless Children’s Authors Club

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Middle-grade author Maile Meloy made an important point in the New York Times Sunday Book Review last week. In an essay titled “Whose Side Are You On?” Meloy explores the idea of being a childless children’s author.  Meloy muses: But … Continue reading →

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6 ideas for building your children’s library

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Keeping plenty of children’s reading material available at home is an important part of literacy development. While borrowing from the library is an asset, nothing quite beats the convenience and joy of having a personal children’s library at home. Here … Continue reading →

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There’s a draft in my writing room

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Is it just me, or does it feel a bit drafty in here? The first draft of Book 2 in the Sarah & Katy adventures is officially written! It’s brand new and fresh off the printer, but it certainly isn’t … Continue reading →

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My favorite tool as a kid lit writer

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

When I first embarked on the adventure of writing kid lit, I had little guidance. At first I thought it would be easy. After all, I knew my 7- and 8-year-old nieces. I knew their basic vocabulary and their interests. … Continue reading →

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Behold the mighty Glomtom!

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

On Wednesday, I visited first- and third-graders at Dwight Grade School. During the visit, the students helped me on a special project for Book 2 in the Sarah & Katy adventures (coming in December 2015). The first part of our … Continue reading →

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