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A Spot of Childhood Still Exists

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

In December 1992, I was given a very special task: I got to help Mom wrap a Christmas present for my older sister, Jenny. In July of that year, Disney released the VHS cassette of “101 Dalmatians.” Unbeknownst to me … Continue reading →

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A day at the American Writers Museum

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Writers and readers alike, rejoice! Chicago is home to a new museum tailored just for us. The husband and I spent Thursday afternoon absorbing the halls and galleries of the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave. An elevator ride … Continue reading →

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Home is where the literary link is

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

A few weeks ago, I had a visit from Susan. Susan grew up in the house my husband and I bought in April. She was visiting Illinois (she now lives in California) and asked if she could drop in to … Continue reading →

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8 books to empower young girls

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

“I would have girls regard themselves not as adjectives, but as nouns.” — Elizabeth Cady Stanton Today is Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s birthday. In honor of the suffragist and civil rights pioneer (and in light of the current political climate), here’s … Continue reading →

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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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