by inklings | Apr 24, 2020 | The Ink Splat, Written by Inklings
Today’s writing challenge response comes from Julia Ahn, age 12. Julia took the challenge from our March 2020 Ink Splat with Ernesto Cisneros. The challenge said: Take a sheet of paper and fold it in half. Now take THREE minutes to complete a list of some of your...
by inklings | Apr 23, 2020 | Parent Corner, Prompts and Activities
Did you know that while we’re all learning at home this spring, we’ve made our Idea Storm online course available for FREE? If your children are home from school with extra downtime on their hands, consider making downtime creative time. There is power in...
by inklings | Apr 15, 2020 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Abdi Nazemian about his newest YA novel, Like a Love Story. In this exclusive interview, we learn about writing as self expression and some of the history behind Abdi’s book. Writing Challenge This month, Abdi has challenged us to...
by inklings | Apr 13, 2020 | News & Events
We are excited to announce our Inklings Book Contest 2020 winners and finalists today! We are honored that you shared your stories and poems with us. This year we had our most applicants ever – 253 youth writers – and we are pleased to announce that the results are...
by inklings | Mar 25, 2020 | The Ink Splat, Written by Inklings
Today’s writing challenge response comes from Asher Jenvey. Asher took the challenge from our February 2020 Ink Splat with David Yoon. The challenge said: Imagine you suddenly moved to a new school in a new town where no one knew anything about you. It’s a huge...
by inklings | Mar 18, 2020 | Prompts and Activities
We’re celebrating Inklings mentor Sonja K. Solter’s book release! Sonja’s book, When You Know What I Know, is a heartbreaking yet powerful novel. This book will strike a chord with readers of Jacqueline Woodson and Tony Abbott. One day after school,...
by inklings | Mar 17, 2020 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Ernesto Cisneros about his debut novel, Efrén Divided. In this exclusive interview, we learn about what inspired his book and what he loves most about writing. Writing Challenge This month, Ernesto has challenged us to use our memories:...
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by inklings | Mar 12, 2020 | Prompts and Activities
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Please note! We’ve extended the application window to give time to writers at home due to COVID-19 to take advantage of the Inklings Book Contest opportunity. All stories and poems must be received...
by inklings | Mar 10, 2020 | Prompts and Activities
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the EXTENDED deadline of 3/31/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Please note the new due date! We chose to extend the due date to...
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by inklings | Mar 5, 2020 | Prompts and Activities
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the deadline on 3/15/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Today, we’re talking about revision. Watch the video below and you can use the...
