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by Naomi Krueger
Children’s librarian John Schumacher, otherwise known as Mr. Schu by his students and Twitter followers, reads an average of 2,000 children’s books a year and posts his recommendations for books with staying power. Elected to the Newbery Committee, John takes his love of books way beyond a few blog posts. His road trip to promote Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan took him to the zoo in Atlanta where he met the real-life inspiration for Ivan. The gorilla even autographed John’s book. […]
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by Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez
Writing is a lonely business. It’s easy to get stuck in a writer’s box. Writers find comradery, rejuvenation, and a fresh look at the writing craft at writer’s conferences. From Mexico to Whidbey Island, New York to Iowa, this lineup of regional, national, and international conferences offers something for every writer in any season. […]
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by Erin Simpson
Writing a novel is a daunting challenge for every writer, from novice to experienced. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenges writers to write an entire novel, at least 50,000 words, in the month of November. The writing program has attracted an avid following, including Sujin Headrick, who has written at least one novel every November for the past twelve years. “I can type as fast as I think, which is really helpful,” she says. […]
