It’s the last book release Tuesday of my time running my MFA program’s social media. Most of all, I’m gonna miss commenting “we’re so proud of you” on everybody’s posts

Nicole Melleby is the lauded author of books like CAMP QUILTBAG and WINNIE NASH IS NOT YOUR SUNSHINE!

Elizabeth Wein is the bestselling author of books like CODE NAME VERITY and AMERICAN WINGS (co-authored with @rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social !)

🎉🎉🎉 We are so excited to welcome two new faculty members: Elizabeth Wein and Nicole Melleby!!

3) A half pass is too big a swing but there’s a lecture you just can’t miss? Purchase access to a single lecture for about $30!

Things I, the person who runs this account learned about lecture passes today:

1) You don’t have to be an alumni or affiliated with the program! Anyone can buy a pass.
2) You can buy a half pass! Make your own schedule!

Want to experience some of the best of what Hamline MFAC has to offer? Sign up for a lecture pass to learn from our fabulous faculty!
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Honestly having to write a @hamlinemfac.bsky.social packet would probably heal me right now. Miss it so much.

Many within the community have written in support of the regular MFA (in writing for adults) continuing.  Feel free do do so if you wish.  

Just wanted you all to know that MFAC is continuing and is a strong and vibrant program.

That said, the MFA and MFAC are two graduate programs in creative writing at Hamline and there is some crossover between the two, so those of us in MFAC are deeply saddened by the decision.

We want you to know that this does NOT affect the BFA or MFAC, which are separate programs.  MFAC is fine!

The news and CWP social media have reported that Hamline University has made the decision to sunset the regular MFA, discontinue Water~Stone Review, its award-winning magazine, and terminate Meghan Maloney-Vinz's position.

A Message from Our Program Director, Mary Rockcastle:

What an opportunity! Learn from the best!
@erinentrada.bsky.social @aritison.bsky.social @eliotschrefer.bsky.social @rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social @hamlinemfac.bsky.social

Want to know what an MFAC residency is like? Join us for a two-day mini virtual residency with our fabulous faculty! www.erinentradakelly.com/workshops

We Carry the Sun|Hardcover Newbery Medalist Tae Keller’s debut picture book is a resplendent account of humankind’s relationship with our most precious resource: the sun.From the first human settlements to today...

WE CARRY THE SUN by faculty member @taekeller.bsky.social will be released on 6/17/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-carry-t...

At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom|Hardcover

AT LAST SHE STOOD by TWO TIME Newbery winning faculty member @erinentrada.bsky.social is out on 5/6/25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/at-last-sh...

Fitting Indian|Paperback This debut teen graphic novel from social media influencer Jyoti Chand and rising star illustrator Tara Anand follows one girl’s journey navigating high school and her mental health wi...

FITTING INDIAN by Jyoti Chand will be published on 5/13/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fitting-in...

Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History|Hardcover Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and p...

Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History by alumni Rachel Katz is out 3/11/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rise-up-ra...

Embarrassed Ferret|Hardcover When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret's embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School?Ferret strolled to school in style,All silky fur and cheerful smile,Until ...

EMBARRASSED FERRET by alumni @lisariddiough.bsky.social will be published on 7/8/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embarrasse...

Sabrena Swept Away|Hardcover Sabrena’s father has always claimed their family is descended from the legendary sailor Sinbad. But when the sea calls Sabrena to a whole new world, she’ll have to fight to claim her own s...

SABRENA SWEPT AWAY by @karunariazi.bsky.social is out 7/8/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sabrena-sw...

@bushlib.bsky.social 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

It’s the last day of B&N’s preorder sale! One like = one upcoming book written by a member of the MFAC community!

LETS GO CHILDRENS BOOKS!! BEST MORNING IN THE WORLD!! #alayma

Storyteller's Inkpot | Hamline MFAC | Substack Storyteller's Inkpot is a publication of Hamline University's Masters in Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Click to read Storyteller's Inkpot, by Hamline MFAC, a Substack publication...

We’re launching a newsletter! Storyteller’s Inkpot is now on Substack hamlinemfac.substack.com

Congratulations to alumna Melanie Sumrow (‘23) for winning an Odyssey honor for excellence in audiobooks produced for children for GIRLS LIKE US!

Congratulations to faculty member @erinentrada.bsky.social on winning her second (!) Newbery Award for THE FIRST STATE OF BEING!

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