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Texas Writes in Wolfforth, TX

October 3 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Texas Writes is a statewide program that brings accomplished authors to rural libraries for a half day of presentations and panel discussions focused on the craft of writing.

This month, our Wolfforth, TX, program will feature Chris Barton presenting “A Writer’s Guide to Research” and Jennifer Ziegler presenting “The World of Your Character”.

We’ll start at 10:00 AM CDT with our presentations and we’ll conclude with a conversation with both authors, moderated by Texas Writes Coordinator Becka Oliver.

We hope to see you there!

Each event is free and open to the public. Refreshments are provided. To pre-register for this event, contact the library at (806) 855-4150.

Featured Presenter(s)

Chris Barton approaches research with a gusto that has paid off with the naming of four of his books to the Texas Library Association's Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List in recent years. Chris (www.chrisbarton.info) is the author of picture books including bestseller Shark vs. Train, Sibert Honor-winning The Day-Glo Brothers, and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, celebrated on 21 state lists. His newest nonfiction books include Glitter Everywhere! (one of NPR's "Books We Love" for 2023), Moving Forward (a School Library Journal Best Book of 2022), and How to Make a Book (About My Dog). Chris and wife Jennifer Ziegler, author of Worser, live in Austin and co-host the children’s literature video series “This One’s Dedicated to…” He also serves as president of the Texas Institute of Letters.  
Jennifer Ziegler is an author of over two dozen books of various genres and markets. Her latest novel, Worser, was named one of the best books of 2022 by the New York Times, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews. Other titles include How Not to Be Popular, Revenge of the Flower Girls, and Sass and Serendipity. Jennifer also serves on the faculty of Vermont College of Fine Arts’ MFA program on Writing for Children and Young Adults. When not writing or teaching, she can be found reading, exploring, making salsa, and trying to keep her Wordle streak going. Visit her at jenniferziegler.com.

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Anti-Harassment Policy

The Writers’ League of Texas is dedicated to providing harassment-free spaces for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Violating these rules may result in expulsion from WLT programs without a refund at the discretion of the WLT staff.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion);
  • Sexual images not appropriate for the specific subject of the public discussion;
  • Deliberate intimidation or stalking;
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  • Unwelcome sexual attention;
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants. We expect participants to follow these rules during all events and event-related social activities.

Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can also be made via email at wlt@writersleague.org. We’ll handle any and all reports as respectfully as possible. You won’t be asked to confront anyone, and we won’t tell anyone who you are.

Accessibility Policy
Closed captioning is available for all online classes and special events.

The WLT is committed to making its programs & services accessible to all writers. Please contact us at wlt@writersleague.org or at 512-499-8914 for more information or to discuss accommodations you may need.

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Texas Commission on the Arts

Writers’ League of Texas classes and workshops are also funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts – Investing in a Creative Texas. For more information, go to www.arts.texas.gov.

Details

Venue

  • City of Wolfforth Library
  • 508 E. Hwy 62
    Wolfforth, TX 79382 United States
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