Monthly Archives: September 2011
Laurie Halse Anderson: Dedicated to the Craft
by Carrie Cox As a warm-up for our October monthly meeting, we are dedicating this blog post—and the next—to Laurie Halse Anderson. I hope you’ll get to know Laurie and savor some of the details about her life and … Continue reading
Celebrate Banned Books Week: Sept. 24-Oct. 1
Of Mice and Men. The Color Purple. A Wrinkle in Time. Harry Potter. Brave New World. The Handmaid’s Tale. Twilight. Speak. These titles are among the most challenged and banned books in libraries and schools across the country. According to the … Continue reading
The new faces of children’s literature
by Carrie Cox Teen Novel. Middle grade stories. Picture books.* When you hear any of the above terms in relation to literature, I’ll guess that one of three things happen: You roll your eyes. You fondly recall a favorite book … Continue reading
The Write Stuff: Vol. 2, Issue 4
The Write Stuff The Official Newsletter of Mobile Writers Guild September 6, 2011 Volume 2 Issue 4 From the President: Our first meeting of the new season was a success! Thanks to all those who came out and supported our … Continue reading
