A 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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Category: Books
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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What 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 […]
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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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Hispanic Heritage Month is Here!
Posted onBy: Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez For Hispanic Heritage Month, The Writing Barn would love to give a huge shout out to the Texas Book Festival on their new SCP […]
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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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Picture 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.
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Great Gatsby Inspired Writing Prompts
Posted onGreat news, old sport! The Great Gatsby is now in the public domain! You know what that means… you can technically publish your fanfiction and not have to worry about […]
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Call 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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Cover Reveal with Lisa Katzenberger
Posted onTo celebrate the cover reveal of Lisa Katzenberger’s new picture book, National Regular Average Ordinary Day, we sat down with Lisa to find out more about her latest triumph. First, […]
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