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Books to Celebrate Juneteenth

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
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By WB Intern Megan Aune Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Seeing as the holiday originated in Texas back in 1865, we thought it might […]

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Books to Read This Pride Month

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024
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Celebrate Pride month with some queer stories! The month of June marks a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and communities. For those looking for queer writers to support this Pride […]

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Scare Away Writers’ Block: 10 Tips from R.L. Stine

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023
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By WB Intern Ashley Rummel “If you do enough planning before you start to write, there’s no way you can have writer’s block.” – R.L. Stine R.L. Stine is a […]

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National Picture Book Day is Today!

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023
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By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor It’s National Picture Book Day and time to check out these recent/upcoming Picture Book Releases!  National Picture Book Day was first celebrated in 1967. Established by […]

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A Women’s History Month Homage From WB Intern Macy Lane

Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023
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by WB Intern Macy Lane March is Women’s History Month. As I reflect on women in history who have changed the world, there are more than I could ever hope […]

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Random Acts of Kindness

Posted on February 22, 2023
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By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor Random Acts of Kindness Week ran from February 14 to February 20. So, here are a few ideas for things writers can do as random […]

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Library Lovers Day

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
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By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers love libraries and today is a perfect opportunity to show our gratitude! Today is Valentine’s Day, broadly known as a celebration of romance […]

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8 Mind-Boggling Mysteries To Enjoy

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023
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by WB Senior Intern, Deborah Darden In observation of National Puzzle Day being last week, it’s only right to join in the festivities befitting of a bookworm! That’s why we […]

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8 Winter Romances Worth Reading!

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
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by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Winter is a season that holds many wonders. Oftentimes, it’s a season where new love blooms, and sometimes old love is rekindled. We’ve compiled a […]

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Tips for Writing A Winter Setting

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022
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by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Crafting settings in our stories that accurately portray the seasons can be a real challenge. A scene that takes place in winter can be especially […]

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