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New on the WILD THINGS blog!

Music Mavens: An Interview with Ashley Walker and Maureen Charles https://t.co/dxEoapD2Ue

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Get the inside scoop on author & alum Lakita Wilson's upcoming MG novel, Be Real, Macy Weaver, a fashion-filled contemporary novel that captures the longing for connection that defines middle grade. https://t.co/vgs91wLbD6

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Today on the Wild Things blog, @RobinKirk answers our questions about her two new releases, MG nonfiction Righting Wrongs: 20 Human Rights Heroes Around the World and The Mother's Wheel, the final book in her acclaimed YA fantasy series, The Bond Trilogy! https://t.co/DAinf8vtxq

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This week we had the privilege of interviewing @Evan_Griffith about his upcoming middle grade novel, Manatee Summer! Learn more about this delightful and important book here!

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From castles in the woods to glassblowing, you won't want to miss this interview with @jm_rinker about her upcoming MG novel, The Hike to Home, coming soon on July 5th, 2022! Read here! https://t.co/FOuRr2WOOM

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When it comes to "spice" in young adult novels, how much is too much, how much is not enough, and who are you really writing for? This and more on the Wild Things blog!
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Just posted a photo @ Vermont College of Fine Arts https://t.co/OupDjIxMkq

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2. Find and join a local gun violence prevention organization.

3. Write a letter to the editor in your local newspaper or use social media in support of gun violence prevention.

If you have other suggestions to help others fight against gun violence, put them in the comments!

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In the wake of continual senseless, preventable violence against the most vulnerable members of our society, we offer our condolences, our sorrow, and our support.

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If you want to help in the fight against gun violence, here are some options.

1. Call your US Senators and Representatives via the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and tell them that you SUPPORT a federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

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The countdown to residency has begun! What questions do you have about our simultaneous on-campus and Cloud residency?

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Tomorrow at 8pm EST! Celebrate the book birthdays of
alumnx @shawnkstout ’09, @theericageorge ’23, @emerleycottage (Lynda Graham-Barber) ’09, @diannewrites ’08, @LaurieLMorrison ’12, and @michaelleali ’19!
Register at https://t.co/sjAUuHRXfR

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NEW on the blog! YA author and alumnx Autumn Krause gives tips on utilizing social media to grow your readership! Check it out now at the Wild Things blog! https://t.co/Duu65wFvAU

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NEW BLOG POST!
Middle grade author and 2006 VCFA WYCA alum @JenGenn discusses the recent, aggressive surge of book banning, her own work, and the art of knowing when to edit and when (and why) to keep controversial content. https://t.co/lpmFqizZNS

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Just posted a photo @ Vermont College of Fine Arts https://t.co/c2tnLNaRxu

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It's that time again! Join @VCFAWCYA alums @JLynn_Bailey, @lindseyleavitt, @LMillerLachmann, and @monica_roe as they celebrate new releases for our March Book Birthday Party this Wednesday, March 23, 5pm PT/8pm ET.

Open to all, register today!
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Awesome 'zine alert!! Check out The Quiet Ones for FREE, edited by @VCFAWCYA alums @ghostofdavid and @egywrites with 10 eerie stories by some familiar VCFA names including faculty member @louisehawes...

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Congrats to alum @michaelleali for being selected as the newest intern at Cynsations! (And for his delightful debut novel, coming in May!)

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Calling all MG/YA writers - registration is now OPEN for our Writing Novels for Young People Virtual Retreat! Everyone welcome, alums and non-alums alike!

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🚨Registration for the Writing Novels for Young People Virtual Retreat is NOW OPEN! 🚨 @vcfawcya @mbrockenbrough @ericsmithrocks @TirzahPrice @annadrury53 💚 Open to all! Learn more and register here: https://t.co/A1bonDN4T8

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And SAVE THE DATES for our whole Spring Book Birthday Party series!

All events are free and open to the public! Register at: https://t.co/jKB2PEtOKk

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Spring is coming, and so are @VCFAWCYA Book Birthday Parties! Join us this Wednesday, February 16th at 8pm ET/5pm PT to hear readings from @MelanieACrowder, @annawritedraw, and Jacquetta Nammar Feldman!

Register today: https://t.co/jKB2PEtOKk