By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Damian Alexander to the WNDB blog to discuss Other Boys. Other Boys is a graphic novel memoir for a middle-grade audience. Why were you drawn to MG instead of YA or an adult memoir? What felt right to you about this audience? I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Damian Alexander, Other Boys
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Q&A With Leo Baker, Skate for Your Life
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we’re pleased to welcome Leo Baker to the WNDB blog to discuss Skate for Your Life. First of all, congratulations on your newest book, Skate for Your Life. Could you tell us in your own words what it’s about? Skate For Your Life chronicles my journey … [Read more...] about Q&A With Leo Baker, Skate for Your Life
How to Write a Compelling Personal Narrative
By Elissa Bongornio Writing a personal essay for publication—or perhaps to apply for the Creative Writing Awards!—can require digging deep and thinking a lot about yourself. How best to tackle the topic of you in a compelling way? And just what are the differences between college application … [Read more...] about How to Write a Compelling Personal Narrative
