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On Getting An Adult Award For A Young Adult Book
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Dashka Slater
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February 2024

Of Bunnies and Boredom: How My Pandemic Blues Fueled The Fourth Escargot Book
Plus Some Free and Discounted Escargot Goodies For You & Your Snailentine
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Dashka Slater
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December 2023

Gifts For The Readers on Your List
With absolutely no self-interest in mind, I'm sharing a few recommendations for young readers, grown-ups, and everyone in-between.
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Dashka Slater

November 2023

Beating A Hasty Retreat
On creating containers for creativity.
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Dashka Slater
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October 2023

In Which I Draw A Horse
On creativity, critics, having fun, and being good at things.
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Dashka Slater
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September 2023

Come Meet Me On The Road!
I'm heading to MA, IL, CO, TX and I'd love to see you there. Scroll to the end for Escargot Plush Toy sweepstakes info!
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Dashka Slater
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September Newsletter: Swimming and Writing
Plus A Discount on the Love Escargot Board Book, Updates on Book Bans, A Chance to Win an Escargot Plushie, and the Best Books About Swimming
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Dashka Slater
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August 2023

Asking Dangerous Questions, A Success Story
Plus: News About Book Bans, Accountable, My New Substack, and Upcoming Events
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Dashka Slater

July 2023

The Best Writing Advice I Ever Ignored
Plus an invitation to my 8/22 book launch in Oakland, an update on book bans, an appearance at the Eric Carle Museum, and much more
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Dashka Slater

June 2023

June Newsletter: Summer Previews
Glimpses of two new releases, a book giveaway, and some upcoming events
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April 2023

End of April Newsletter: Things They Don't Warn You About
Also: 25% off on my new book, Accountable, when you order before midnight on 4/28 (scroll down for details)
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Dashka Slater

March 2023

March Newsletter: On Writing The Landscape
A road trip, a writing prompt, a new book release, and some upcoming events
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Dashka Slater
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