The never-ending novel that won’t let go
It is an exciting thing to realize where you’ve gone wrong in a piece of writing. Here is your chance to get it right!
But it is also a terrifying thing. Because, here is your chance to get it right. What if you can’t do it.?Knowing what needs to be done isn’t the same as doing it. What if you fail?
Books you hated, and one you’ll love!
For kids who love facts, and for anyone who loves gorgeous writing, this debut novel is a must. Get it. Read it. And then read it again!
The Unexpected Joy of Teaching
I find myself nearing the end of my first nonfiction class and feeling wistful.
Our kids’ nonfiction should reflect truth without limits
As we’ve seen in the last few weeks, it is young people who are going to save us, and it is books like these that are going to give them the information and the inspiration they need to do it.
In these dark days, what do we tell our children?
As writers, how can we speak to the children who are growing up in this world? How can we address the harsh reality but also give them hope as they face their futures?
Thinking About Picture Books
Maybe one day no one will have to try to find diverse books for the children in their lives. They’ll just be there.
Picture Book Intensive
It’s that time again! Another Picture Book Intensive will be starting up on writers.com on January 17th.
Gratefully Yours
It’s a funny business, this writing books for children and young adults. There is the writing, which is itself a painful pleasure.
Listen! Leda Schubert talks about writing her picture book biography of Pete Seeger
If you’re a Pete Seeger fan (and if you’re not, you should be!), you’ll want to get your hands on Listen: How Pete Seeger Got American Singing, by Leda Schubert and illustrated by Raúl Colón.
