"I've never been at an institution where the administration and faculty are so unwavering in their support.  If a Newbery award-winner at your lunch table and a university dean at a lecture sounds like some far-flung fantasy, it won't after only a few days at Hamline. Everyone in the Hamline community is committed to promoting and improving children's literature--if only the rest of the world were that way, too."

      Hannah J. Trierweiler, New York, NY

After just ten days, I feel refreshed and refocused as a writer.  The faculty is phenomenal--I'm already looking forward to the next residency.

     Barb Herkert, Newport, Oregon

“The energy of the low-residency program has carried with me well beyond the first eleven days. From new friendships, to a growing confidence in my own abilities, I am glad I took advantage of this great opportunity. With an active online community, to advice that carries far beyond my creative writing, this program will only continue to improve my mind and spirit.”

                                                                                              Susan Stenfors, St. Paul, MN

“The highly qualified faculty and diverse group of guest speakers taught me more about writing in just ten days than I could have learned in ten years of study on my own.  The faculty members were friendly, approachable, and willing to help you with whatever you needed.  I'm already counting down the days until our next residency (though I'm really enjoying working with my advisor).”

       Christen Tassin, North Plainfield, N.J.

“Hamline is well on its way to creating something extraordinary with its low-residency MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. The faculty members are among the best writing for children today; they’re also smart, talented, and generous teachers. I tell students that no matter whom they end up working with, it’s the lottery they can’t lose. I was so impressed with the first group of students, who did such a good job of coming together as a class. They will not believe how their writing—and their lives—will change in just two short years. I envy them!”

Kellye Carter Crocker, MFA 2006, Vermont College, graduate assistant