Modern picture books captivate child & adult readers alike.

Join @kyomaclear.bsky.social w guest authors @bottomshelfbks.bsky.social, X. Fang, @matthewburgessj.bsky.social, & @dirtbagg.bsky.social for a practical and inspirational plunge into visual storytelling: offassignment.com/picture-books

Hello, world! We're Off Assignment, a nonprofit literary magazine with a penchant for journeys and a fascination with strangers. We publish highly curated narrative nonfiction, and also offer online writing courses. We're excited to be here—here's a thread of what we're all about!

In April I’m teaching an online masterclass for bsky.app/profile/offa... about writing grief, five sessions on Saturday mornings. I wrote you a letter about why this work matters; it's here, along with info about how you (and your friends and maybe your mom?) can join us.
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To the Mother-to-Be at the Diner — Off Assignment “You held one hand to your belly, swollen with your choices. He stared at you across the table, and both of you looked at me, the three of us the only ones in the diner that night.  Maybe you we...

I love essays with secret trap doors built into them. Halfway through this gem of @offassignment.bsky.social tale, you find yourself in another story altogether. Exquisite. www.offassignment.com/articles/eli...