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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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A to Z: Bonding as a family through books

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

For the next 30 days, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. As Sesame Street would say, today is brought to you by the letter B, and we’ll be talking about bonding as a family … Continue reading →

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A reading challenge for picky young readers

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As a kid, I wouldn’t touch food with coconut. Or onion. Or green peppers. Or mushrooms. The list goes on. I was a picky eater back then. Even though I still avoid dishes with mushrooms (I just can’t bring myself … Continue reading →

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Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day! One of my favorite multicultural books growing up was “Julie of the Wolves” by Jean Craighead George. (It’s not like the titular character’s name is what originally attracted me to the book … or like … Continue reading →

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Illinois teachers, here’s an essay contest for your students

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As a change of pace, instead of asking elementary school students to read, I’m asking them to write. I’m excited to announce the inaugural Sarah & Katy essay contests. Two contests are open to third- and fourth-grade students in Illinois: … Continue reading →

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