New on the WILD THINGS blog! Music Mavens: An Interview with Ashley Walker and Maureen Charles wildthings.vcfa.edu/?p=3460

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. wildthings.vcfa.edu/lakita-w…

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! wildthings.vcfa.edu/manatee-…

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! wildthings.vcfa.edu/hike-to-…

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! wildthings.vcfa.edu/spicy-yo…

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.

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 vcfa.edu/event/wcya-book-bir…

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! wildthings.vcfa.edu/quick-so…

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. wildthings.vcfa.edu/when-chi…

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! vcfa.edu/event/wcya-book-bir…