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    Lori Hanson on Character Development Through Illustration

    Lori Hanson on Character Development Through Illustration
    “Bubblegum Princess” illustrator Lori Hanson continues her in depth post on character development on By Word of Beth. How did... Read more »
    Comment | November 12, 2014, 9:00 pm

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    Picture Book Idea Month is a Go!

    Picture Book Idea Month is a Go!
    Aspiring authors flock to Tara Lazar's Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) for fun, to get their creative juices flowing, and win excellent prizes.   Read more »
    Comment | November 12, 2014, 8:46 am

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    Write Some Prose Then Strike A Pose

    Write Some Prose Then Strike A Pose
    Fess up. You spent the entire day in front of the computer. In fact, you probably ate all your meals... Read more »
    Comment | October 14, 2014, 9:52 pm

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    10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

    10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block
    Writer’s block is one of the most feared issues for writers at any level. No one likes being stuck, but... Read more »
    Comment | October 13, 2014, 10:32 pm

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    Famous writers’ advice to college graduates

    Famous writers’ advice to college graduates
    I can’t even remember who gave the commencement address at my college graduation. Must’ve made quite the impression, huh? If... Read more »
    Comment | July 22, 2014, 9:00 am
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    Ira Glass on the Creative Process

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    Maya Angelou for Schomburg NYPL

    Maya Angelou for Schomburg NYPL

    Maya Angelou shares, in her signature rhythmic voice, about why she felt safe in the library. Her words pierce straight... Read more »
    Comment | July 21, 2014, 2:48 pm

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    Doubt Is The Writer’s Troll (How To Defeat It!)

    Doubt Is The Writer’s Troll (How To Defeat It!)
    I begin writing by feeling inspired, motivated and with an idea that is pushing on my insides, full of potential,... Read more »
    Comment | July 19, 2014, 12:00 pm

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    Inspiration Strikes at the Strangest Times

    Inspiration Strikes at the Strangest Times
    There are days I wish I would’ve carved out some exceptions to the “rules” that Bubba and I are playing... Read more »
    Comment | July 18, 2014, 3:30 pm
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    RSA Replay: The Power to Create

    RSA Replay: The Power to Create

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    TRIUMPH OVER BAD THOUGHTS

    TRIUMPH OVER BAD THOUGHTS
    Silvia Carrus is an Italian illustrator and comic artist. She works mostly in digital media, producing colorful or black and... Read more »
    Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

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    Writing by hand, or typing: when are you most creative?

    Writing by hand, or typing: when are you most creative?
    According to this story from the New York Times, “research suggests that writing by hand allows [students] to process a lecture’s contents and... Read more »
    Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

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    THE DAILY ROUTINES OF FAMOUS CREATIVE PEOPLE

    THE DAILY ROUTINES OF FAMOUS CREATIVE PEOPLE
    Here’s an interesting infographic from Podio, which, it should be pointed out, has a pretty embarrassing lack of women and POC.... Read more »
    Comment | July 11, 2014, 11:35 am
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    Ian Leslie on Why We Must Continue to Learn and be Curious

    Ian Leslie on Why We Must Continue to Learn and be Curious

    Comment | July 10, 2014, 8:22 am

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    How To Become A Prolific Writer While Holding Down A Day Job

    How To Become A Prolific Writer While Holding Down A Day Job
    One of the most frequent questions I receive is: How can I write and hold down a day job at... Read more »
    Comment | July 8, 2014, 11:15 am
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    How To Get Motivated When You’re Stuck In A Rut

    How To Get Motivated When You’re Stuck In A Rut

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    INSPIRATION STATION

    We’ve all been there. Staring at that blank page, watching our precious writing time tick away, unable to come up... Read more »
    Comment | July 6, 2014, 3:20 pm

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    Persistence

    Persistence
    How can one word invoke a floodgate of emotions? Words are indeed powerful. As a writer persistence is pertinent in... Read more »
    Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:58 pm

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    Writing Your Way To A Spark!

    Writing Your Way To A Spark!
    Ah summer! Sunlight that lasts until long past bedtime, irresistible afternoons of lingering in the warm grass, cooling off with... Read more »
    Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:53 pm

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    HOPE IN YOUR HEART

    HOPE IN YOUR HEART
    Hang in there and have hope in your heart. If you are a writer who has submitted work this could... Read more »
    Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:50 pm
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    🗳️Kids! Have your say! Bank Street Library’s Irma Black Award VOTING IS OPEN! Children are the final judges of this award for outstanding children’s book. Register & vote here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/irma-black-award/

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    The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illus by Leo Espinosa (Penguin Random House)
    John’s Turn by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kate Berube (Candlewick Press)
    Bathe the Cat by Alice B McGinty; illustrated by David Roberts (Chronicle Books)
    The Best Kind of Mooncake by Pearl AuYeung (Page Street Kids)

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    From picture books celebrating feminism, to females in #STEM, and books in Spanish about women in history, head to the @kidlittv website (link in bio) for our round up of #kidlit shining a spotlight on strong, diverse women for #WomensHistoryMonth!

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    ✨NEW EPISODE!✨ Meet Janet Sumner Johnson, creator of THE RECESS GENIUS series, on #StoryMakers! Get a sneak peek at THE RECESS GENIUS 1: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, learn about idioms, & put your problem solving skills to use! 🍿Watch here: www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersJanetSumnerJohnson

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    This #womenshistorymonth #picturebook list is so good, we couldn’t resist reposting from @kidlitincolor!
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    We couldn’t list ALL of our favorites for ✨#womenshistorymonth✨
    but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

    📚Please share your favorite titles in the comments.
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