by Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane According to PEN America, Texas holds the dubious distinction of having the most banned books in our nation. As a parent, former teacher, writer, and […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingNeed a Book? Here’s 3 Austin Bookstores to Buy From
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 […]
Continue Reading5 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 […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Annette Murray
Posted onA round of applause for author and Writing Barn success story Annette Murray! She is gearing up for the release of her new picture book, ABC, What Do You See? […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: THE PRINCE by Dinitia Smith
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Arub Butt Summary (courtesy of Simon & Schuster): A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson. From their […]
Continue ReadingBlack Fantasy – Using Fantasy as a Tool to Explore Issues within a Community
Posted onBlack fantasy is an interesting subgenre for a variety of reasons. Fantasy is a genre where the rules and customs of our society don’t have to be present in the […]
Continue ReadingAustin Author Spotlight Interview with Carin Channing
Posted onThis month, The Writing Barn is thrilled to feature Carin Channing, writer, doodler, meditator, WB regular and more as we talk about her book, 365 Days of Doodling: Discovering the […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story with… Jason Gallaher
Posted onThe Kid Lit Community is a tight knit group of talented writers, illustrators, publishers, and industry gurus, alike. When one person is successful it isn’t difficult to celebrate that success […]
Continue ReadingAustin Author Spotlight with author Katherine Catmull
Posted onThis month, The Writing Barn is thrilled to support a Writing Barn regular, author and actor Katherine Catmull, who just released her new YA/Fantasy novel, The Radiant Road, out in […]
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