Cheers to author and Writing Barn success story, Anita Yasuda! She is celebrating her new book, UP, UP, UP!: JUNKO TABEI’S PIONEERING EVEREST CLIMB with illustrator Yuko Shimizu, out with Clarion/Harper […]
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8 Winter Romances Worth Reading!
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Winter is a season that holds many wonders. Oftentimes, it’s a season where new love blooms, and sometimes old love is rekindled. We’ve compiled a […]
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Now Accepting 2023 Spring Interns!
Posted onCome Intern with The Writing Barn in Austin, Texas! Interns at The Writing Barn (founded by celebrated author Bethany Hegedus) have the opportunity to gain professional insight into the literary industry […]
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Book Review: The Bluest Eye
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Summary: The Bluest Eye is a very powerful novel by acclaimed author Toni Morrison. It dives deep into the life of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove, a […]
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Your WB Holiday Guide: Top 10 Gifts for Writers
Posted onIt’s that time of year again where shoppers are searching aimlessly for the perfect gift for their loved ones. Got a writer to shop for? We’ve got you covered! Check […]
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Tips for Writing A Winter Setting
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Crafting settings in our stories that accurately portray the seasons can be a real challenge. A scene that takes place in winter can be especially […]
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Book Recommendations Based on Genres
Posted onby WB Intern, Gimena Perez “I have no idea what to read!” Be honest, we have all felt this way before. Sometimes you look at the pile of unread books, […]
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Fairy Tales: Remixed
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Like story prompts based on images, adaptations are also great practice for getting the creative juices flowing! So, we decided to present an interesting challenge […]
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Amazing Books by Indigenous Authors
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Warrior. Healer. These are only two of many words that could be used to describe the Indigenous tribes who first called America home. Their beautiful […]
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The Funny Women of Kidlit Confab 2022: Full Event Schedule!
Posted onAt this year’s Funny Women of Kidlit Confab, we’re diving deeper into industry insights and connections to continue moving funny female-identifying writers forward. See the full event schedule below and […]
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