Posts By: Skila

Grants for Guatemalans in the U.S.

Catarina Lorenzo speaks at a workshop she organized as part of her 2014 Voiceless Speak Fund project 

GHRC is once again offering grants to Guatemalans in the US through our Voiceless Speak Fund. The Fund provides direct assistance to Guatemalans interested in educating the US public about the human

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Quotable Thursday

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

 

Sun

“Revolutionaries aren’t team players.”

~Jandy Nelson’s I’ll Give You the SunRead More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

 

Maggie Lehrman‘s debut novel has finally arrived! This novel for teens has everything a reader could want – friendship struggles, relationship drama, and a mystery unveiled. Plus – Magic! Told from multiple points of … Read More

Quotable Thursday

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

 

“How two brothers can be different as cookies and collards is beyond me.”

~Jessica Lawson’s The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky ThatcherRead More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

 

Erin Hagar has a lovely new biography of Julia Child out this month for readers of all ages. It’s full of interesting facts that you probably didn’t know about the world’s most famous chef. There … Read More

Looking for an agent?

Darcy Pattison recently did a round-up of who’s been selling what, agent-wise, in the world of books for young readers. If you’re looking for an agent, this is a great place to start.

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