How To Encourage Young Writers
When I was a child my fondness for writing was often met with smiles and praise, but rarely with helpful or genuine encouragement. In fact, [Read More]
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Opportunity for young writers
YOUNG writers have until 18 July, Mandela Day, to sumbit their essays for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s essay writing competition. The top three winners stand [Read More]
Behind the Scenes of Getting a Young Adult Novel Published
“It’s a good question,” Derek Milman says when asked to define the genre. The basic definition is simple: It’s typically a book with a young [Read More]
Encouraging Young Writers: Why You Should Set Aside Time to Read and Write With Kids
Children change everything. Social habits, sleep habits, eating habits, and even writing habits are subject to complete upheaval when offspring enter the picture. The biggest [Read More]
» 28 Publishers Seeking Young Adult Manuscripts
Young adult is one of my favorite genres to read, even though when I was a young adult I struggled to find good YA books. [Read More]
Is Facebook for old people? Over-55s flock in as the young leave
It’s official: Facebook is for old(er) people. Teens and young adults are ditching Mark Zuckerberg’s social network as popularity among the over-55s surges, according to [Read More]
Penguin Young Readers Announces Imprint for Diverse Books
Penguin Young Readers has announced the launch of a new imprint, called Kokila, that will focus on diverse books for children and young adults. According [Read More]
How Writing Can Help Young People In Care Cope With Loneliness And Loss
My passion for writing started as a teenager growing up in foster care. I lived with great foster parents, but due to my experiences, and [Read More]
Young Emmanuel Macron wrote racy novel inspired by wife, claims new book
The French president’s early literary attempt inspired by romance with his teacher, later to become his wife, a new Brigitte Macron biography claims A new [Read More]
Why young adult fiction — and YA authors — thrive in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Provo City Library Director Gene Nelson said publishers have sensed there is “something in the water” in Utah when it comes [Read More]