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January 2, 2014
It’s that time of the year again…a time of gym memberships and impossible reading lists, a time of reflections on the past and aspirations for
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It’s that time of the year again…a time of gym memberships and impossible reading lists, a time of reflections on the past and aspirations for
My, oh my. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are over, that the festivities are ending, and that January is tomorrow! If you’re anything
Writers & Books wishes to express our sincere thanks to all who helped support us during this year’s “ROC the Day!” With your generous support,
Canvas Teen Literary Journal has put out a challenge to all teen writers. Canvas Lit wants you to write a story in which a book
Well everyone, let me extend to you my most sincere congratulations! You’ve done it. You’re here. The month is over and you’re still alive. While
The holidays are coming and along with all the sleigh bell jinglin’ and hall decking comes the stress of finding the perfect gifts for your
I don’t know about all of you, but here at Writers & Books, we get pretty into the holidays. Between our seasonal decorations which garnish
Calling all last minute shoppers and local gift lovers! Have you been too overwhelmed this holiday season to make a list and check it twice?
Want to be a World Book Night book giver on April 23, 2014, in support of literacy and community? It’s Shakespeare’s birthday and 25,000 volunteers will
 The 2013 Big Pencil Award ceremony has come and gone, but you can still get to know some of our honorees. We sat down
The following blog post is written by Writers & Books staff member and blog coordinator Rylie Day Hello again, fellow writers! I hope this blog
The following blog post is by Kathy Pottetti, the Gell Center coordinator. Writers & Books Gell Center of the Finger Lakes is closed for the
2013 Big Pencil Award Winners Announced Rochester, NY – Writers & Books is proud to release this year’s 6 winners of the prestigious Big
Well writers, the time has come. October is coming to an abrupt halt. November is just days away. (When did this happen!?) For most this
We regret to inform you that “The Blue and the Gray: Poems from the American Civil War” has been cancelled. However, we have many other
As I look out my window at the abundance of wet, fallen leaves littering my patio and, unfortunately, sticking to my car windshield by the
The following is a blog post by Sally Bittner-Bonn, SummerWrite coordinator, teacher, and Director of Youth Education and Community Outreach. For more information on SummerWrite
The following is a blog post by Community Engagement Coordinator, Kristen Zory King, and PR Associate, Chris Fanning. Tips for a Successful Fall. Like it
We’re pleased to offer three new surprise shows to our Fringe Festival line-up: A musical children’s show by Doug Waterman, a night of stories from
With the weeks and months of planning, organizing, and executing, it is hard to believe that the Writers & Books 2013 Gala has come and
Well the time has come! The Writers & Books Gala is just a bit over two weeks away. Thanks to W&B summer intern Katherine, we
