Debbie Wagenbach

Children's Book Author 

The Burlington Public Library's Storytime Room has a new Stained Glass Window donated by the Stained Glass Artists of Burlington, Iowa in honor of Debbie. There are three panes in the window representing pages from books she authored. Debbie worked at this Library many years in the Children's Department and was a very popular Storytime Leader. She touched the hearts and lives of the many children and parents she met.  Her love of children showed everytime she had a Storytime.

Let's not forget- October 15th, 2023, was National Grouch Day- so that means this is Grouch Weekend. Hug your favorite Grouch and turn that frown upside down.
"Smile and speak to everyone with kindness in your voice. Grouchies go away, I say! I've made smiles my choice!"
-Debbie Wagenbach aka: Miss Debbie

Note from Burlington By the Book Junior  · 
Happy Grouch Day, Happy Readers!
Go out there and bust a grouch!
Give them a smile!
And a Happy Grouch Day to the one who started it all- Debbie Wagenbach! One of Burlington's best!
Author of The Grouchies and Big Brave Bold Sergio.