Success: Lena Nelson’s Debut Book

Success: Lena Nelson’s Debut Book

Former student Lena Nelson’s first book, America’s Youngest Ambassador: The Cold War Story of Samantha’s Smith Lasting Message of Peace, releases in the US on June 1, 2023. “The tale of ten-year-old Samantha Smith, who in the fall of 1982 wrote to the Soviet leader...
Success: Hillary Yablon’s Upcoming Novel

Success: Hillary Yablon’s Upcoming Novel

Student and 2020 winner of the Allegra Johnson Prize, Hillary Yabon, has recently sold her novel! It will be published in 2024. Hilary says, “The fact that this book is going to be out in the world is one of the great honors of my life.  I never thought I would be...
Success: Kristen Hamilton’s Essay Publication

Success: Kristen Hamilton’s Essay Publication

Certificate alum Kristen Hamilton recently had a personal essay published. She says, “Getting my piece, “I finally found a home I can afford in the Bay Area. It’s a leaky boat named Lucinda,” published by the San Francisco Chronicle in March 2023 was a thrill and...
Success: Gabino Cabanilla’s Short Story Placement

Success: Gabino Cabanilla’s Short Story Placement

Current Creative Writing Certificate student Gabino Cabanilla recently placed in the top 10 for the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival’s Short Story Contest for the story “Anglia’s Garden.” Gabino says, “Receiving this honor would not be possible without the...

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