With themes of gender bending, love, lust, and loss, Shakespeare’s plays show that even though 400 years have passed, their trials and lives are as relevant and why teens still love them—perhaps even more than ever.
Children’s book author and TV writer Samantha Reynolds shares her thoughts on the real reward that comes from writing in a new genre. The exploration, research, and stretching into new areas enhance a writer’s skill, acumen, and world-view: all well-worth the effort!
Books make the world familiar, normalize all types of people and situations, and teach us how to live and how to be our best selves. If you want to do your part to foster an engaged, broad-minded, and empathetic world, the best way to do that is to give kids books.
Many criteria determine whether you’re writing middle grade or YA, but two in particular, sex and swearing, are the main indicators you’re writing YA fiction.
Any time to celebrate grandparents- whether in real life or in books- is a good time. This year, Grandparents’ Day is in September and a perfect time to read about (and snap up!) three authors’ books that highlight the beautiful relationship between a child and their grandparents- and that between a grandparent and a grandchild.
Join author and environmental activist Erica Fyvie as she discusses with One Lit Place her first book for kids: Trash Revolution: Breaking the Waste Cycle.
Our 4-month Mentored Book Programs, Online Courses, & Writing Coaching and Editing Hours. From November 21-27, 2023