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Explore New Environments with Your Characters to Add Atmosphere & Detail

June 24, 2021

Give yourself and your readers a chance to visit new cities, states, countries or planets.

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What YA’ Reading: Discover Pride Reads Full of Heart, Magic and Meaning

June 15, 2021

Angie’s assembled some of her favorite YA fiction that delivers great stories, powerful writing & diverse perspectives.

Changing One Thing Can Inspire Major Consequences in Your Story

June 7, 2021

Explore the butterfly effect and how it can impact your fictional characters and world.

Teen Art Club: Create Vibrant & Bold Art in Artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s Style

June 2, 2021

Try watercolor painting huge flowers that take up your entire canvas.

Try Adding Intrigue & Interest to Your Story with Unexpected Journeys

May 24, 2021

Examine journeys and how they can impact our characters in unpredicted ways.

Anyone Can Cook Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels

May 20, 2021

Learn to make an extra easy and delicious appetizer or snack.

Bring Your Writing to Life with Strong Images of Your Story’s World

May 6, 2021

Experiment with the process of working backward using an image to guide your words.

Learn About the Importance of Mental Health in Everyone’s Overall Health

May 5, 2021

Mental Health Month increases awareness of mental health & celebrates recovery from mental illness.

What YA’ Reading: Important Reads for the #MeToo Era

April 20, 2021

Find books that handle sexual assault with the respect & empathy it deserves.

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How to Make Delicious & Super Easy Veggie Pizza

April 20, 2021

Select your favorite veggies & make this pizza as an appetizer or a meal.

Teen Art Club: Create Fun & Funky Cards for Your Friends

April 9, 2021

Make super simple Scrabble cards to brighten someone’s day!

Teen Writers: Expand Your Writing by Living in Another World

March 30, 2021

Imagine you’re in the world of your favorite book & experiment writing from that perspective.

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