“Our members, and the amazing folks we get to work with, make the WLT what it is.”
— Sam Babiak
Sam is the Program Director of the Writers’ League of Texas.
Scribe: Tell us about yourself!
Sam Babiak: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in English Literature and a certificate in Creative Writing with honors. I started working with WLT as an intern in 2018 and the rest is history! I love the simple things, like a hot cup of coffee in the morning or the smell of a new book. And most importantly, I have a cat named Chester.
Scribe: What’s one book that you couldn’t put down?
SB: My most recent read is “Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot” by Mikki Kendall.
Scribe: What do you enjoy in your free time?
SB: No surprise, but I read a lot! I just really enjoy any sort of storytelling, whether it’s a book, tv show, movie, or podcast. Lately, I’ve been determined to get better at cooking so I’ve been exploring new recipes, but the final products are not always great. I’m trying my best though.
Scribe: What is your favorite programming WLT does?
SB: Definitely Project WISE. I grew up in a border town in South Texas and I didn’t meet or hear from a real life author until college. It would’ve meant so much to me to have a presentation from an author (especially one who looked like me!) growing up. I’m so glad we can provide that for students of all ages around Austin.
Scribe: What is your favorite thing about WLT as a whole?
SB: The community! I’ve met so many incredible people through WLT. And especially in recent times, I’ve been reminded again & again why it’s so important to do what we do. Our members, and the amazing folks we get to work with, make the WLT what it is.
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Thank you, Sam, and thank you for all the work you do for WLT!
