Tag Archives: children’s literature

BOOK REVIEW: A Girl with a Cape, by Amy Logan

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining my nieces for a reading and book signing by Amy Logan, author the the “A Girl With a Cape” books. The visit was my first encounter with these tales, which tell the … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PEEK: Excerpt from upcoming Sarah & Katy sequel

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Want a glimpse of what’s coming in the sequel to SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS? Check out the full first chapter of SARAH & KATY AND THE BOOK OF BLANK below! Chapter 1: No Ideas Sarah’s mind was … Continue reading →

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Looking at kid lit through adult eyes

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

About a year ago, I was lounging around the periodicals section of Sterling Public Library, awaiting a mechanic down the road to finish replacing at oil gasket on my car. I plucked magazines from the rack like apples, examining them … 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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