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I’m a writer, I can just use my imagination

I’ve heard numerous white authors use variations of that phrase when they decide to include characters from marginalized groups in their stories. Writers make things up all the time, they insist.  They seldom appear capable of seeing any other reason for negative reaction to their work. Readers, critics, and reviewers who complain about their works […]

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KidLitNation Webinar on 1-31-18

Kid Lit Nation (http://kidlitnation.com/) is hosting a webinar on 1-31-18 featuring debut picture book author Baptiste Paul and illustrator Jacqueline Alcantara. For more detailed information about the event, click this link – KIdLitNation Webinar You can register for the webinar via this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_exnq2R34Q1mdvJ4lBsqALw

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