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 onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: The Bluest Eye
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Summary: The Bluest Eye is a very powerful novel by acclaimed author Toni Morrison. It dives deep into the life of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove, a […]
Continue ReadingTips for Writing A Winter Setting
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingFairy Tales: Remixed
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingWitches, Ghouls, & Ghosts… Oh My!
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingAutumn Prompts to Spike Your Creativity
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingPicture This, Write That
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingLatinx Authors to Read and Celebrate
Posted onby 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. […]
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 […]
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