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She Has Firsthand Experience: Published Young Adult Author Shares Her Expertise on Writing for the YA Market

Sara WilsonJan 24, 20231 min read
She Has Firsthand Experience: Published Young Adult Author Shares Her Expertise on Writing for the YA Market

Book sales in the YA category continued to increase in 2022. According to The NPD Group, “One of the most notable trends in 2022 has…

Last Minute Gift Ideas….for Laura!

Sara WilsonDec 22, 20221 min read
Last Minute Gift Ideas….for Laura!

Do you like a good scavenger hunt? Love to poke around antique shops and find hidden treasures? We are hoping someone out there might be…

Sponsorships Available for 30th Anniversary Event with Carl Hiaasen

Sara WilsonDec 22, 20221 min read
Sponsorships Available for 30th Anniversary Event with Carl Hiaasen

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Celebrate LRJF’s 30th Anniversary with Carl Hiaasen!

Sara WilsonDec 22, 20221 min read
Celebrate LRJF’s 30th Anniversary with Carl Hiaasen!

Join us for a joyful celebration of our 30th anniversary Featuring Carl Hiaasen as our guest speaker. Proceeds benefit our Teen Creative Writing Workshops, Adult…

Hear ye, hear ye! Audiobooks Workshop coming in January

Sara WilsonDec 22, 20221 min read
Hear ye, hear ye! Audiobooks Workshop coming in January

The audiobook industry has been growing by double digits for the past ten years and is predicted to continue to grow. Join us for our…

We Are Thankful for You

Sara WilsonNov 21, 20221 min read
We Are Thankful for You

Giving Tuesday 2022 is almost here! Your gift helps us continue to make the magic happen. Thank you to all of our supporters, no matter…