by WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latinx Americans celebrating the heritage rooted throughout Latin American countries. […]
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Category: Authors
Cover Reveal for ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES: POEMS ABOUT EARTH’S COLORFUL CREATURES by Author Susan Johnston Taylor
Posted onSusan Johnston Taylor’s collection of poems, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, is set to release on March 28, 2023! Congratulations, Susan! She took the time to […]
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Success Story with Andrea J. Loney
Posted onA round of applause for our dear friend, author, former CtC member and Writing Barn success story, Andrea J. Loney! She is gearing up for the release of her new […]
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A Letter from Evan Griffith, Youth Programming Specialist
Posted onWe 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 […]
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Success 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? […]
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Book 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 […]
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Indigenous 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 […]
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Cover 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 […]
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Writing 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?
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