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Resources for writers and readers
- Little Red Reading Hood is a forum for fans of Shannon Hale's books and readers of other YA literature, run by Shan-fans
- Writing Kid is a bi-weekly, free electronic newsletter with articles and contest information for kid and teen writers
- Agent Query allows you to search for who is the agent of your favorite writer, that sort of thing. Helpful if you're a writer and want to submit to the agent of your favorite writers.
- Embracing the Child is a wonderful
organization that promotes literacy in children and teens. Find plenty of book recommendations and help for teachers.
- Sheroes Central is a site sponsored by YA fantasy megastar Tamora Pierce. With over 4000 members, the bulletin boards provide interesting discussions on books and life. Closely monitored so as to be safe for kids.
- Resources for Teen Writers has lists of workshops, conferences, and other opportunities for teens to improve their skills
- Orson Scott Card, Holly Lisle, and Robert J. Sawyer have helpful information for writers and/or free online workshops
- Utah Writers—this yahoo group is a great listserv and support group for new and hopeful childrens and YA writers. You don't have to be in Utah to be a part, but there are advantages to belonging to one in your own area. Go to Yahoo Groups and do a search for a group in your state. There are also several worldwide groups just for teen writers.
- A look at MFAs is a thoughtful essay on getting an MFA in Creative Writings, pros and cons
- The Endicott Studio has great book reviews and articles for those interested in fairy tales and the mythic arts
- Sharyn November keeps a colossal list of author official websites as well as a myriad of other links.
Other sites of interest
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints —What does "missionary" refer to in Shannon's bio? She served in Paraguay for 18 months as an unpaid representative of this church, and this site has a helpful FAQ
- Utah Childrens Writers & Illustrators gives info on the professional talent in Shannon's home state, good for schools interested in author visits
- Bloomsbury Publishing has an interview with Shannon and other info on all their writers
- dreadcrumbs is a fantastic blog written by an uncanny mind of unparalleled insight and disturbing genius, who also happens to be Shannon's husband. Check out "Microstory Monday," a tantalizing way to start your week.
- Tiny Sepuku is chock full of comic strip love advice (for older readers)
- Serenity, the movie based on the short-lived but much loved television show Firefly
Acknowledgements
enna burning, the second Bayern book, was written in part due to an
Individual Artist Grant from the
Utah Arts Council.
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