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Fairy Tales: Remixed

Posted on November 19, 2022November 19, 2022
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by 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 on November 12, 2022November 12, 2022
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by 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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Witches, Ghouls, & Ghosts… Oh My!

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022
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by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Halloween is, literally, right around the corner and we all know what means. Sure, it’s the perfect time to don your most creative costume and […]

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Autumn Prompts to Spike Your Creativity

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
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by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Autumn is finally here! For many of us, that means cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and the beginning of cozy nights by the fire. To […]

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Book Review: I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022
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Written by WB Intern Gimena Perez Summary: Sánchez’s award-winning novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter follows Julia, a Chicago high school student as she navigates trials and tribulations […]

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Picture This, Write That

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
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by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Oftentimes as writers, it can be difficult to decide what exactly to write about. After all, everything we experience in our daily lives can be […]

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Latinx Authors to Read and Celebrate

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022
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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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For King And Country: 10 Books That Embody Patriotism

Posted on September 11, 2022September 11, 2022
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by WB Intern Deborah Darden Patriot. There’s no doubt it’s a powerful word. It’s defined as someone who loves and supports his or her own country. The aftermath of September […]

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Cover Reveal for ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES: POEMS ABOUT EARTH’S COLORFUL CREATURES by Author Susan Johnston Taylor

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022
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Susan 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 on September 4, 2022September 4, 2022
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A 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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