by 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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Library Lovers Day
Posted onBy 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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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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8 Mind-Boggling Mysteries To Enjoy
Posted onby 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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Happy National Thank Your Mentor Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers are no strangers when it comes to having a mentor. This National Thank Your Mentor Day, WB Intern Cathy Sheafor wrote a brief […]
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Success Story with Anita Yasuda
Posted onCheers to author and Writing Barn success story, Anita Yasuda! She is celebrating her new book, UP, UP, UP!: JUNKO TABEI’S PIONEERING EVEREST CLIMB with illustrator Yuko Shimizu, out with Clarion/Harper […]
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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 […]
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Book 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 […]
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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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Tips 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 […]
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