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WB Book Releases to Look Out For (Fall 2024 Edition)

Posted on September 3, 2024September 5, 2024

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 […]

Music for Every Writer

Posted on August 18, 2024August 18, 2024

By WB Intern Megan Aune As a writer, it can be difficult to find the right background noise for crafting your story. If you like to listen to music, your […]

Spaces to Write in Austin, Texas

Posted on July 19, 2024August 14, 2024

By WB Intern Megan Aune Writing in one place can be taxing! Sometimes changing our environment can spark new ideas, encourage inspiration or give us the added motivation of working […]

WB Success Story with Hema Penmetsa

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

We are absolutely thrilled for Hema Penmetsa, a CTCer, Writing Barn student, and Bethany mentee, who is celebrating signing with Elizabeth Rudnick from Gillian Mackenzie Agency and selling her book […]

WB Success Story with Christina Paschyn

Posted on July 7, 2024August 16, 2024

We are so excited for CTCer and Writing Barn student Christina Paschyn who is celebrating signing with Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch! Christina is a picture book and YA author […]

Books to Celebrate Juneteenth

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

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 […]

Books to Read This Pride Month

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

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 […]

WB Writers Featured on Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of 2023!

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Bank 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! […]

Kidlit Books to Read On Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day with Some Kidlit! Earth Day is a reminder to take care of our planet. We can celebrate, take action, and even read books in appreciation of Earth. […]

Adult Poetry Books by Writing Barn Authors

Posted on April 11, 2024

The 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 […]