Tag Archives: D.E.A.R.

A to Z: A program near and D.E.A.R. to the hearts of readers

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. For “D” day, I’m honoring one of my favorite programs of all time: D.E.A.R. It was always my favorite week of the school year. On Friday … Continue reading →

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No foolin’ — April is a month for readers and writers

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

April is one of my favorite months of the year. Not so much for the weather (which tends to be rainy, windy and generally soggy in north-central Illinois … not to mention all the water that gets in my basement). … Continue reading →

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