by 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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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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Fairy 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 […]
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Amazing Books by Indigenous Authors
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Warrior. Healer. These are only two of many words that could be used to describe the Indigenous tribes who first called America home. Their beautiful […]
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The Funny Women of Kidlit Confab 2022: Full Event Schedule!
Posted onAt this year’s Funny Women of Kidlit Confab, we’re diving deeper into industry insights and connections to continue moving funny female-identifying writers forward. See the full event schedule below and […]
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Witches, 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 […]
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Autumn 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 […]
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Book Review: I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Posted onWritten by WB Intern Gimena Perez Summary: Sánchez’s award-winning novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter follows Julia, a Chicago high school student as she navigates trials and tribulations […]
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Picture 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 […]
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Latinx 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. […]
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