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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Category: Picture Books
5 Book Recs to Celebrate Banned Books Week
Posted onBy WB Senior Intern Cathy Sheafor “If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” Benjamin […]
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Write. Submit. Support. Month #1 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey Sometimes the journey to publication can feel like crossing a lake in a windstorm on a blow-up swan without a paddle. Your […]
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National Picture Book Day is Today!
Posted onBy 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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5 Remarkable Picture Books to Read for Black History Month and Every Month
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy In celebration of Black History Month, we’re recommending 5 stellar picture books written by black authors. These stories are ones of courage, family, justice, and […]
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5 Picture Books to Say I Love You This Valentine’s Day
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?”, she counts the many ways she expresses her love. While her passion surpasses […]
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For 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 […]
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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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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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