Hello Beautiful People, There is a little gem in the West Village called Left Bank Books. And I mean, GEM. It’s tiny. It’s cute. And it’s probably the size of your NYC bathroom. But there’s oh so much charm, when I was there they were preparing for a showing of a movie that was filmed…
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GUEST POSTIN’ – Who Needs Teaching Artists? By Caleb Winebrenner
Hello Friends, One of the challenges of working in an “emergent” field is that practically nobody knows exactly what you do. I often get asked, “What exactly is a teaching artist?” I sometimes wonder if I should describe it like a recipe: Add equal parts artist, advocate, and educator in large bowl. Knead well until…
Things Megan Loves: 20 Somethings
Hello Beautiful People, This is not your typical post. At least, I don’t think so. It’s not a spotlight, …it’s not a review, …it’s just…some thoughts strung together. Just last Monday, I went to the Highline Ballroom to see the concert of Drew Overcash, Blake Pfiel, and Zoe Sarnak. Full disclosure, it’s no secret that…
COMING SOON: “The Bluest Ink” at (le) poisson rogue
Max Friedman/Charlie Rosen & Van Patten Media Present… “the bluest iNK” A Multimedia Revue Staged In Concert Featuring the music & lyrics of Stephen Sondheim August 26, 2013 at (le) poisson rouge – show starts at 10PM — “The Bluest Ink” is a multimedia revue featuring contemporary jazz arrangements of the works of Stephen Sondheim,…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: Is This Tomorrow, by Caroline Leavitt
Hello Beautiful People, It’s FRIDAY! So, lets talk about a Friday Reads that you should have on your bookshelf…Is This Tomorrow, by Caroline Leavitt. Now, let it be known that I have read every novel that this wonderful wordsmith has ever penned. I happen to find her to be a brilliant author. Her novels draw…
A Write Teacher(s) Gallery: Justin “Squigs” Roberston
Hello Beautiful People, Perhaps no introduction is needed for this phenomenal artist. If you don’t know who Justin “Squigs” Roberstron is, we’re about to fix that right now. TWT: First things first, can you tell our readers how you got the name Squigs? JSR: I was playing Nicely-Nicely in a production of Guys & Dolls,…
My Summer A’ha Moment
Dear Friends, Every night I read my daughter the same two bedtime stories. She seems to love the routine and hopefully she enjoys the different readings I give each night.Sometimes I change my pace, character, accent, tone, or inflection, to make it a bit different, and to keep myself engaged in the process. It’s a…
The Write Teacher(s) Bookshelf Picks: August
Hello Beautiful People, As you may have noticed, there was no Bookshelf Pick List that was published yesterday. And, that’s because…..WE’RE STILL CONTINUING with The Beach Book Bonanza. Very exciting, I know. So, be sure to check out the latest + greatest author finds, giveaways, and all bookish things on The Write Teacher(s) throughout the…
Beach Book Bonanza Series: Deb Caletti
Hello Beautiful People, Deb Caletti is one of those authors that one could easily gush about for sentences upon sentences. Her words are powerful, her stories ring true, and she’s always willing to give back and lend a hand. She has been unbelievably supportive of the work that we do here at The Write Teacher(s),…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: The Emperor’s Edge
Hello Friends, Ever try to read a book that you couldn’t get into on the first try? Or the second, or the third? This doesn’t happen often when I read, which makes it most frustrating when it does. Especially when it’s something a friend has recommended, something that they’re positive you’ll enjoy. There’s that feeling…