What books have inspired you? We’re challenging readers to list 10 books that have had a profound effect upon them. What are the books you’ve never been able to shake off? That have stuck with you throughout the years? Email your list to editor@breadnmolasses.com with “Books Challenge” in the subject line. Bread ‘n Molasses Editor… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: children’s writing
Denise Paquette Exhibition Opening in Miramichi
The Galerie ARTcadienne in Miramichi presents a new exhibition with the passionate artist, Denise Paquette, illustrator of children’s books. The exhibition opens on Thursday, October 30th and runs until Sunday, November 30th, 2014. Denise Paquette studied visual arts at regional Cegep of Lanaudière in Joliette, Quebec, literature at the Université de Moncton, then narratology at Université de… Continue Reading
WFNB Invites Writers to Enter 2013 Literary Competition
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to promote your writing, resolve to enter the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s 2013 Literary Competition. The pieces you pen may earn you a bit of fame and fortune with over $2,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to top submissions of poetry and prose. Plus, the… Continue Reading
Scotty and the Stars Launch New Album at Moncton’s Empress Theatre
Children’s musical entertainment group, Scotty and the Stars, will be have an album release concert at Moncton’s Empress Theatre (199 Robinson Court) on Saturday, September 29 at 2 PM. Tickets are currently on sale. This show is brought to you by Fisherman’s Friend. Scotty and the Stars Scotty and the Stars is a children’s musical… Continue Reading
Summer – A Poem by Anna Sturgeon
Summer What does Summer mean? It’s not just seeing stuff you’ve already seen. It’s about getting away from School And cooling off in the pool. And all the memories you will make While on the barbeque lays some steak. So what does Summer mean? Well it’s all the things you’d ever dream. — Anna Sturgeon,… Continue Reading
A Poem by Anna Sturgeon
Dad You are my dad You make me glad I am your child You are so silly Mom gives you wet willys And sometimes we go wild We have lots of fun Under the sun You make me smile You say, “It’s time to leave” I say, “Can we stay please?” You say, “For a… Continue Reading
Two NB Authors Win Atlantic Book Awards
The winners of the 2012 Atlantic Book Awards were announced last night in a ceremony held at the LSPU Hall in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the first time the annual event took place outside of Nova Scotia. Amy House hosted the sold-out event, which also featured a performance by Andy Jones and few words from City… Continue Reading
WFNB Literary Competition Results Announced
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) announced the results of its annual literary competition today. The 2012 competition received a record number of entries. A total of 181 writers submitted their finest works of poetry and prose, twice the number that entered two years ago. The biggest increase came from young writers, with 41 students… Continue Reading
7 Reasons Why You Should Enter WFNB’s Literary Competition
Why Should I Enter? 7 Reasons by Lee Thompson, Executive Director Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick Our 2012 Literary Competition’s deadline is February 29th, coming up fast. As you may know, last year we returned our competition to its original roots and purpose: to promote and encourage New Brunswick writers. It was a huge success… Continue Reading
The Adventures of Jimmy the Cat
THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMY THE CAT by Katherine Tapley-Milton Kathy was looking for another cat, so she went to the Animal House at Mount Allison University and there she saw Jimmy. He was a lanky, orange tabby with a beautiful maple wood pattern on him. Before anyone knew it Jimmy jumped up on Kathy’s husband’s… Continue Reading
