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ALT When you preorder my new picture book LULU IN THE SPOTLIGHT by 2/7 at BN.com with the code PREORDER25, you’ll get 25% off!
ALT A light purple graphic displaying a circular logo for We Need Diverse Books. The logo shows the words “We Need Diverse Books” in a handwritten font, with each letter written in a different color. The colors included are purple, yellow, pink, turquoise, red, orange, and dark blue. The logo is displayed against a white background. Surrounding the circular border of the logo is white text that says “new” over and over again, forming its own circle around the logo
ALT Starting a Nove: Scope and Style Master Class With Alejandro Heredia Saturday, December 7, 1-4PM EST Register at kwelijournal.org
ALT Starting a Novel In this workshop, we will discuss the various elements of scope and style that a writer must consider while beginning a novel. What characters should the story follow so that I can tell the best version of this story? What point of view might best serve the story? When and how should I release information to keep the reader engaged? What form might sustain the story for the length of a novel, and how can I intentionally break form, to add further meaning to my project? Together, we will look at key examples of novel openings from works by Rivka Galchen, Virginia Woolf, and others. This workshop is for folks who are about to begin or just beginning a novel, and it will serve folks who have written a full draft and are now in the process of revising their manuscript.
ALT Program announcement for Kweli fellowship program featuring a black and white photo of writers discussing their work. TEXT: 2025 Kweli Fellowship Program Application Portal Now Open.
ALT Photo of author Edward P. Jones discussing the work of a 2024 Kweli fellow.
ALT Photo of a 2024 Kweli fellow going over their work with author Edward P. Jones.
ALT Photo of a 2024 Kweli fellow discussing their work with author Edward P. Jones.
ALT Photo of a 2024 Kweli fellow going over their work with author Edward P. Jones.
ALT A promotional purple graphic with a computer pop-up window at the center, titled “Mental Health Care Packages.” Within the pop-up window is bold text that says, “Apply Today.” Beneath that is a white box with smaller text that says, “If you run a support program or service for LGBTQIA+ teens that would benefit from receiving care packages, please fill out our interest form!” At the very bottom of the pop-up window is a golden box containing the URL “bit.ly/MH-CarePackages”. A smaller pop-up window off to the right side says, “Open to groups based in the U.S.”
ALT A banner reading "Welcome to E.C.S. Valerie Bolling" displayed on a tiled wall, featuring colorful illustrations of four children engaged in various activities such as cheering, dancing and playing musical instruments.
ALT Author reading to a large group of students in an auditorium. Image of her book is displayed on a large screen behind her.
ALT Author reading to a large group of students in an auditorium. Image of her book is displayed on a large screen behind her.
ALT Author reading to a large group of students in an auditorium. Image of her book is displayed on a large screen behind her.
