By WB Senior Intern Megan Aune In addition to pumpkin everything and hopes for crisper days, the beginning of Fall brings a whole new season for book releases. Whether you’ve […]
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Category: Writing Barn Book Recs
Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
Posted onBy 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 onCelebrate 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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WB Writers Featured on Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of 2023!
Posted onBank Street College of Education has released their 2024 edition of The Best Children’s Books of the Year (2023), and we saw a lot of familiar names on the list! […]
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Adult Poetry Books by Writing Barn Authors
Posted onThe celebration continues! National Poetry month is in full swing, and we wanted to share these adult poetry books written by or featuring Writing Barn authors. Be sure to check […]
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Your WB Holiday Guide: Top 10 Gifts for Writers
Posted onIt’s that time of year again where shoppers are searching aimlessly for the perfect gift for their loved ones. Got a writer to shop for? We’ve got you covered! Check […]
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Banned Book Review: Gender Queer
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, is currently the number one banned book in the US. And I am so, so glad […]
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Need a Book? 3 Austin Bookstores to Check Out
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy A bookstore is a beautiful place. The Writing Barn owes its community to the rich literary life of Austin, and much of that life occurs […]
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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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Book Recommendations Based on Genres
Posted onby 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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