by 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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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 […]
Continue ReadingFor King And Country: 10 Books That Embody Patriotism
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingBlind Date With a Book
Posted onby WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez For most people, blind dates can be a hit or miss – they could be fun, or they could be awkward. However, when it […]
Continue ReadingThe Power of Visual Storytelling
Posted onBy WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz When you think of a medium for a story what do you think of first? Most people probably think of books or short stories. That’s […]
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 ReadingWhat Are We Reading?
Posted onIf you’ve been searching for your next read, look no further! The team at the Writing Barn share what they’re currently reading to inspire your next bookstore trip. Play It […]
Continue ReadingPicture Books and Short Reads for Adults
Posted onWith the intensity of the past year, very few of us have the extra time or even the wherewithal to sit down and read a novel. This is why we at the Barn want to suggest books which are both achievable and fulfilling reads.
Continue ReadingHappy Book Birthday to SWORD IN THE STARS + virtual launch tonight!
Posted onToday is the release of SWORD IN THE STARS by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy, the faculty of the Writing Barn’s annual Rainbow Weekend! “Empowering and boisterously modern.” – […]
Continue ReadingWhat We Read This Pride Month
Posted onPride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders Written by our very own Writing Barn faculty Rob Sanders, the very first picture book about the […]
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