From the WorDslingerS

Dear Reader,

You hold in your hand the epic adventure of the Colorful Friends, whose love of Mexican food would send them across the solar system into danger, surprises, and buffets. But before you learn about them, you should learn about the other friends who wrote the story. The students of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School came together in a quiet little library to pool their wits, wiles, and words together.

Through six weeks, we Wordslingers watched them quietly support each other; sometimes simply encouraging their peers with kind words, building off of ideas, or offering to draw a picture for someone else’s story. By supporting each other’s gifts, each of these friends helped each other find their voice and share their talents. Some stories are told in meter, some in rhyme, others in comic panels and artwork, sometimes with comedy, and always with deep imaginations.

This was also one of the most prolific groups we have worked with. Many of these stories have several chapters and stretch across many pages. Some were never finished and continue to be written. Even our group story had to have sequels. This is certainly a group of writers who wrote for the joy of the journey, and not the destination. And so, we invite you to enjoy the journey of reading through this anthology.

Sincerely,

Team Sara(h):

Sara Knudson & Sarah Potter