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Highlights Foundation Whole Novel Fantasy Workshop

Highlights Foundation is now taking applications for our Whole Novel Fantasy Workshop that will take place May 1st through the 8th. Last year was the first year that the amazing Anne Ursu and I led this workshop, and I have to say, it was one of the best weeks I've spent with a group of writers. The thoughtful critiques, the intense discussions of craft, the immediate sense of camaraderie, the food, oh my goodness, the FOOD — awesome.

If you or someone you know has a completed fantasy manuscript — middle-grade or YA — and would like to spend a full week steeped in monsters and magic with fellow fantasy lovers, being inspiring and getting inspired, then this Whole Novel Workshop is for you.

Snorting the coffee out of my nose

Ursula LeGuin's response to Harpercollins' new "morality clause" in its publishing contracts.

December 7th, Columbia College, Chicago

Anyone in the Chicago area want to come hear me yammer about strong characters in YA lit? Head down to Columbia College Tuesday, December 7th -- TOMORROW -- at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Strong Female Characters in YA Lit
Discussion with Laura Ruby

Description: Join award winning Young Adult author Laura Ruby for a frank discussion about strong female characters and feminist themes in YA lit. Ms. Ruby is the author of "Good Girls," "Bad Apple" and "Play Me." All of her books for teens include themes of female sexuality and the societal consequences of being a strong girl in today's fragile climate. Her books for teens are notable for their "heartbreaking" characters (School Library Journal), "pertinent, provocative, and dramatic" storylines (Kirkus), and their "frank, realistic portrayal of teen life," (VOYA).

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Tue Dec 7 2010 4:00PM -- 6:00 PM
Columbia College
600 S. Michigan, Classroom #1