Tag Archives: children’s literature

Is there such a thing as children’s literature?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I classify myself as a children’s author. But there are writers out there who believe that’s the wrong classification. Mind you, these writers haven’t addressed me personally. In fact, they don’t know me. But I know — and respect — … Continue reading →

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What the #$@& to do about profanity in middle grade fiction

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

One year my Battle of the Books reading list contained “The Runner,” by Cynthia Voigt. Battle of the Books was an annual in-school competition that allowed students to sign up as teams of four, read a list of books issued … 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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A to Z: 1,000 steps to child literacy

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Today is a catching up on the letter T with a look at the program 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. (Technically this could fall under O for One … Continue reading →

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