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VCFA Writing for Children & Young Adults Blog

Welcome to the VCFA WCYA blog, where we are WILD about all THINGS in the world of writing for young readers. Hear directly from students whose writing takes unexpected and glorious turns. Explore how alumni change the face and field of children’s literature. Discover faculty who are not simply award-winning authors but exemplary teachers. Learn why VCFA is home to us all.

New Release: THE ART OF BREAKING THINGS by Laura Sibson '12

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New Release: Where Are You From? by Yamile Mendez '17

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New Release: Born to Ride - Larissa Theule ’09

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Faculty Kekla Magoon wins 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

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Rachel Levit

Welcome New Faculty!

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Mindfulness Monday: Creating From Stillness - Heather Demetrios

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Pacing the Picture Book - Laurel Abell

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Gloria Takes A Stand

New Release: Gloria Takes a Stand by Jessica Rinker '14

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Up For Air

New Release: Up For Air by Laurie Morrison ’12

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New Release: The Lost Series by Tod Olson '05

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New Release: The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie ’17

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You Are Not Your Thoughts

Mindfulness Monday: Skillful Thought Work - Heather Demetrios

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ESCAPE FROM THE BADLANDS by CARRIE JONES

New Release: ESCAPE FROM THE BADLANDS by Carrie Jones '07

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Preparing for a Writing Life - Ann Dávila Cardinal

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New Release: ONCE & FUTURE by Cori McCarthy and Amy Rose Capetta

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New Release: Dig. by Faculty A.S. King

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The Writing Life: Kate Angelella '17 Talks Shop

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Mindfulness Monday: Hurt Ink - Heather Demetrios

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New Release: NORTH TO BENJAMIN by Faculty Alan Cumyn

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New Release: A FRIEND FOR HENRY by Jenn Bailey

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