We may have a long way to go here in Texas before the summer heat begins to fade, but autumn and back-to-school season are just around the corner. For us […]
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Being A Kid: The Impetus for Fun Fridays
Posted onBy: Marci Whitehurst Remember the taste of cotton candy melting onto your tongue? Or riding your bike without training wheels? Jumping in puddles? Splish! Splash! Swinging until your feet touched […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Annette Murray
Posted onA round of applause for author and Writing Barn success story Annette Murray! She is gearing up for the release of her new picture book, ABC, What Do You See? […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: THE PRINCE by Dinitia Smith
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Arub Butt Summary (courtesy of Simon & Schuster): A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson. From their […]
Continue ReadingIndigenous Writers to Read and Celebrate
Posted onBy: Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez It’s Native American Heritage month, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting some incredible Indigenous writers. From authors to poets, here’s a list you absolutely have […]
Continue ReadingCover Reveal for UP AND ADAM by Author Debbie Zapata
Posted onFriend of the Writing Barn Debbie Zapata’s debut picture book UP AND ADAM is coming out in May of 2022 (congratulations, Debbie)! She took the time to tell us more […]
Continue ReadingWriting About Mental Health: Creating Relevant Literature for Kids and Teens
Posted onMental illness touches all families. It is often invisible but is one of the most frequent disabilities affecting children—one in six at any one moment. But mental illness remains shrouded in shame, isolation, and silence. Why?
Continue ReadingWB Success Story Ellen Tarlow & Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted onMental Health Awareness Month is next month and we at the Barn would like to celebrate the recent release of author and WSS success story Ellen Tarlow’s children’s book, Looking […]
Continue ReadingEmbracing our Many Voices: Desi Writers in Community
Posted onThe Writing Barn Creative Connections Series At The Writing Barn, we believe deeply that the purpose of publishing is to be seen and heard, to have the tapestry of human […]
Continue ReadingCall for 2021 Teaching Artists!
Posted onAre you a published/agented writer? Do you have experience teaching creative writing? Pitch a class to the Writing Barn!
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