2016 National Book Award for Young People
Which Book Should Win the 2016 National Book Award for Young People? Time for a little fessing up. Before 2013, I read 0 out of 5 of the finalists for the National Book Award for Young People. Shameful, I know… In 2014, I picked up a book called BROWN GIRL DREAMING. You may have heard of it. 😍 Unbelievably amazing. If you have the chance to hear Jacqueline … Continue reading 2016 National Book Award for Young People
Ready… Set… WRITE!
If you read Julie’s post, you know it’s National Novel Writing Month again, which means a whole bunch of us are sweating through each day trying to write 50,000-ish words by the end of November. While I’m not participating this year, I am still trying to keep up my own momentum on my current WIP. But time has been so very tight for me this … Continue reading Ready… Set… WRITE!
Author Interview – Krystal Sutherland
Gabby: I’m very excited to spend a little time today with Krystal Sutherland, the fabulous debut author of OUR CHEMICAL HEARTS, out now. In addition to writing love stories you want to crawl into, Krystal travels the world being fabulous in fabulous places. Welcome to Winged Pen, Krystal! Krystal: Thank you so much for having me! Gabby: Okay, let’s get to it. Can you tell … Continue reading Author Interview – Krystal Sutherland
Happy NaNoWriMo!
Today marks the beginning of the frenetic bundle of amazingness that is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This month, thousands of writers around the globe will try to write a 50,000 word first draft of a new story. With an all-star line-up of NaNoWriMo Pep Talks, and hashtags on Twitter for both writing tips and daily sprints, this month is a great time to start writing … Continue reading Happy NaNoWriMo!
8 on Eight Contest Window is Now Open!
Fellow writers! The 8 on Eight contest window is OPEN! Q: I must have missed the announcement. What is 8 on Eight? A monthly contest that provides one lucky kidlit writer with feedback on their opening eight lines! As part of our ongoing mission to support writers, we’ll give a PB, CB, MG, or YA writer feedback on their work from at least 8 of The Winged … Continue reading 8 on Eight Contest Window is Now Open!
Kidlit Halloween Quiz
I love creepy. Stephen King is one of my favorite authors, I am obsessed with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and my most prized possession is an eyeball signed by Anne Rice. You’ll notice, those all involve books. Okay, confession time. I am not as brave when it comes to creepy in other types of media. I am too scared to watch The Amityville Horror, I … Continue reading Kidlit Halloween Quiz
Cover Reveal! Karma Khullar’s Mustache
We are excited to reveal the cover for Karma Khullar’s Mustache. The debut middle grade novel by The Winged Pen’s Kristi Wientge. Karma is entering middle school and is super nervous. Not just because it seems like her best friend has found a newer, blonder best friend, or the fact that her home life is shaken up by the death of dadima, or that her … Continue reading Cover Reveal! Karma Khullar’s Mustache
3 Ways to Find Out About Your Readers from the Frankfurt Book Fair 2016
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, readers are a big theme. It’s the biggest book fair in the world and heavily “rights” focused. The more readers a book has, the more valuable the foreign publishing rights are. The main business of the Fair is to make deals: between publishers and literary agents, domestic and international publishers, and publishers and booksellers or libraries. There are little tables … Continue reading 3 Ways to Find Out About Your Readers from the Frankfurt Book Fair 2016
10 Epic Muslim Picture Books
The Islamic New Year was October 1st. It came and went and few of us noticed. Well, this list of epic Muslim books for children is there to change that. Islamic literature has been underrepresented for a long time. It used to be filled with stereotypes and false information, but more and more own voice writers are emerging, and Jee, do their books rock! … Continue reading 10 Epic Muslim Picture Books
Linda Vigen Phillips Talks Books and Mental Health
Linda Vigen Phillips is the author of Crazy, a young adult book written in verse which tells the story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mother’s mental illness. Before Linda became a published author, she was a stay-at-home mom of twin boys, and a teacher in North Carolina. She found the years working with the learning disabled population extremely rewarding and humbling. Let’s … Continue reading Linda Vigen Phillips Talks Books and Mental Health
Claim it!
via GIPHY When I had my first child, sure my life changed. My sleep was dictated by her cries. I had to take her with me on all my errands and be sure there’d be a place I could nurse. Worse case, I had to time my arrival so I could feed her in the car. No more running in shops or popping out for … Continue reading Claim it!
8 on Eight: October Contest Feedback
Thank you to all the brave souls who entered this month’s 8 on Eight contest! Sharing your writing takes courage, and we appreciate your enthusiasm for our contest. If your name wasn’t drawn from the Triwizard cup this time around, keep an eye out for when our next contest window opens at 8 PM on October 30th. Below, we’ve posted the first 8 lines from this … Continue reading 8 on Eight: October Contest Feedback
