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From the Giving Tree to the Whomping Willow:
The 9 Best Trees in Literature
From Middle-Earth’s talking “Ents” to the car-destroying Whomping Willow, we’re taking a look the most famous trees in fiction.
Sage Advice for Writers from T. A. Barron
Why do you write? What story are you trying to tell? What question are you trying to answer? What void are you trying to fill?
The Creation of Young Heroes:
An Interview with Author T. A. Barron
with Lauren Brooke Horn Ooligan Press October 30, 2013 Original Interview | PDFT. A. Barron is the award-winning author of the Merlin and Heartlight sagas. His newest release, Atlantis Rising, is the first in a trilogy exploring the mythos surrounding the creation of...
Our Children, Our Planet: Raising Kids Who Can Save the Earth
Are there any ways to enlighten as well as empower young people to help protect the air, land, water, and creatures of the Earth?
Interview with T. A. Barron About Atlantis Rising
T. A. Barron talks with Hypable about Atlantis and creating its origin story.
Why Fantasy Must Be True
The best fantasy has three essential qualities: depth of character, truth of place, and richness of meaning.
The Power of Young People to Change the World
If I could give today’s young people three wishes, they would be: More hugs. More time outside in nature. More belief in their own power to change the world.
The Gift of Time: At Risk?
T. A. Barron writes about the gift of time for Oxford scholars, and for all of us, and its importance in shaping our lived experience.
Why Merlin?
Often, I’m asked why I chose to write about Merlin — especially before he became the greatest wizard of all times.