The Writing Barn’s 10th Anniversary celebration continues in an interview with our friend and WB Success Story, Gloria Amescua! We are so thrilled to catch up with the author of […]
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The Slippery Nature of the Book Ban, Back Then and Now.
Posted onBy WB Intern Michael Ventura About the Ban In the literary world, authors find themselves in a constant battle between freedom of expression and attempts at censorship or suppression, as […]
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 Reading8 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 […]
Continue Reading8 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 […]
Continue ReadingBook 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 […]
Continue ReadingTips 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 […]
Continue ReadingFairy 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 […]
Continue ReadingAmazing 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 […]
Continue ReadingWitches, 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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