Magazine editor and designer. Kid lit author. Loves cats, hiking, and cooking. Amateur gardener trying to overcome a history of horrid plant negligence.
Streator, IL
Joined May 2011
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I ordered a small shipment of author copies to restock my inventory of Sarah & Katy books.
EVERY BOOK in the shipment was indidually packaged and delivered separately.
Thank goodness I only ordered 10 this time and not 75!
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Happy birthday, Dempsey!
One year ago today, Dempsey Molehill and his chaotic family were unleashed on the world.
#middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #kidlit #themountainofdempseymolehill #anniversary
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If you're in the Illinois Valley next weekend, swing by Fire on Fifth for a book fair! Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping for the readers in your family and friend circle.
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Halloween is Bandi Molehill's favorite holiday. Barely 3.5 feet tall and 5 years old, nothing stands between her and a night of trick-or-treating.
Although she leans heavily on the "trick" side of trick-or-treating.
#middlegrade #kidlit #books #TheMountainOfDempseyMolehill
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This is another solid assessment of the debate over Mac Barnett's quote and takes a look at the broader context of his message. Read Afoma Umesi's stance on the kid lit industry and Barnett's book.
readingmiddlegrade.substack.…
Julie Stroebel Barichello retweeted
Children’s authors and educators are up in arms after words by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett, from his new essay collection for adults, ‘Make Believe,’ cast aspersions on the vast majority of work published for young readers. buff.ly/84GrqU5
I was torn about Mac Barnett's controversial comment about kid lit and "crud" books. Was it hyperbole or harm, or a mix of both?
Tonight I read these thoughts by author and educator Susan Koehler. Her examination of the issue is a worthwhile read.
susankoehlerwrites.com/post/…
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A retelling that flips popular fairytale tropes
-The prince is cursed
-Her kiss seals the curse
-She goes on a quest
-She saves him
Retelling of East of the Sun, West of the Moon. Perfect low-spice alternative to popular dragon romantasies.
#indiepit #F #RF #YA #NA
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The husband and I are catching up on this week's Jeopardy episodes. He always answers more clues than me, but tonight I had a clean sweep in the Young Adult Fiction category, so I'm feeling victorious.
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Julie Stroebel Barichello retweeted
I love seeing great ingenuity on survivor, even if it's simple high school physics and chemistry. Christian is the GOAT. #Survivor2026 #survivor50
I adore Christian. What a problem-solver! He's in my final three picks. #Survivor50
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I finished reading @KateMessner's THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES last night. The last time I cried reading a book was A MONSTER CALLS. This book is a superb examination of living with grief. Highly recommend for middle schoolers.
#middlegrade #amreading #kidlit
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Currently reading THE POPPY WAR by R F Kuang. I got to the part where Rin has to carry the pig up the mountain, and all I could think of was Elya Yelnats carrying Madam Zeroni's pig up the mountain in HOLES.
#amreading #reading #booktwt
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Spent the afternoon filling out contest applications for The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill. Wish my book luck when I drop it in the mail Monday morning to send copies to judges!
#WritingCommunity #authorjourney