Tag Archives: kid lit

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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1,000 ways to improve your child’s literacy and ensure long-term success

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

What is the link between “Goodnight Moon” and academic excellence? Or how about “Green Eggs and Ham” and career success? The question may seem like a riddle, but the answer is no joke. Early childhood reading can have a lifelong … 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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(Pt. 5) What I love about children’s books: Literacy development

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

It’s Children’s Book Week! In honor of the annual national literacy initiative hosted by Every Child a Reader and sponsored by the Children’s Book Council, I will be sharing a series of the seven elements I love about children’s books. … Continue reading →

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(Pt. 4) What I love about children’s books: Teaching love of books/reading

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

It’s Children’s Book Week! In honor of the annual national literacy initiative hosted by Every Child a Reader and sponsored by the Children’s Book Council, I will be sharing a series of the seven elements I love about children’s books. … Continue reading →

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