Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller named top MG book by Kirkus!
Check out this piece from Sacramento Parent! http://www.sacramentoparent.com/book-picks-for-middle-schoolers.html
Entries by Julie Rubini
Impact
While researching new releases for middle grade readers for a blog I contribute to, I came across an intriguing title for us slightly older readers. The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences have Extraordinary Impact sounds like it is right up my alley. And a perfect lead-in for my own personal blog. This is me […]
I just have to say something…
It’s raining outside, gloriously, as we need it in my corner of the world. The weather reflects the sadness in my heart, so bear with me as I share. My sunflower posting on Monday was intentional. My silence was not a reflection of denial of the events from the weekend, just my Pollyanna syndrome kicking […]
Find your Voice
I hadn’t been on the tennis court for nearly two months, and even then, had slightly injured myself during the match. I was grateful to be back, yet, a little hesitant. Even though it was just a “Monday Fun-day” match, I felt a little intimidated. My playing partners and opponents were 3.5 and 4.0 […]
Julie Rubini shares the life of Millie Benson
Julie Rubini will share fascinating details about the real author of the first 23 Nancy Drew books, Millie Benson. Ms. Benson couldn’t tell anyone about her role for over 40 years! Ms. Rubini will autograph copies of her book Missing Millie Benson, which will be available for purchase courtesy of Book Beat Bookstore.
Talking all things Millie Benson at Farmington Hills Library Monday, July 24
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Thanks to all who came to my presentation on Virginia Hamilton!
I had a great time sharing Virginia Hamilton’s life journey, and my own in researching and writing her story at Main Library in Toledo. I’ll keep you posted on future signings and appearances!
Starred Review by Kirkus for my biography of Virginia Hamilton!
Starred reviews are hard to come by from Kirkus, an industry magazine that reviews over 7000 books a year. Only 10% receive a coveted Kirkus Star. Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller received one! Check out the amazing review! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julie-k-rubini/virginia-hamilton-rubini/
Words, life and loss
Terrific. Radiant. Humble. Perhaps these words sound familiar. They are the words that Charlotte A. Cavatica created to save her friend Wilbur from certain death. Charlotte’s Web was one of my childhood favorites, and as this is a summer filled with reading the types of books I want to write, I decided to revisit this […]
Roots
Darn roots. That’s what I said to myself the other day when I tripped over one of the many spindly, long roots that run through the flood plain I’ve walked on daily for nearly twenty years. I almost fell after my shoe became entangled in the tuber that stretched across the path. My body responded […]
