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Tales written and illustrated by 28 local children ages 7-12, with the help of authors in a pro bono Seattle writing workshop over five terms of collective effort. Each chapter follows the plot of a classic fairytale or story from the USA, China, France, Scotland, or Martinique; we actually rewrote the originals in our own language. Set in Seattle city streets, parks and waterways, and dealing with universal struggles we all share, these tales will surprise you with their wit, humor, and relevance. As if they happened right next door... They will make you laugh! And they will give you hope. Bonus: includes a photo of the first anniversary of Write YOUR Story, the team from October 2013, with their book, ""The Not So Ordinary Family,"" in South Bend, Indiana. List of authors: Aiden Bell, Isla Bell, Shea Bradbury, Hadley Dertinger, Ruah DeWeese, Anyssa Dugan, Kylie Dugan, Zoe Entzminger, Edison Gilmore, Blake H., Sophia Heathcote, Hera Caprica Ho, Evan Jacolev, Sophie Jacolev, Izzy K., Anna L., Asnina M., Mira Parikh, Vivianna Pinkerton, Zakari S., Evalina Serrano, Laranya Sethi, Haven Stine, Andrew Streit, Helene Torres, Henry Torres, Eleanor Warren, and Luca Watling. With the help of teachers Elaina Harris, Shepherd Siegel, and Julia Douthwaite Viglione.

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""Five Seattle Stories by Seattle Kids is a true testament to imagination and collaboration from some promising young authors. While there may be a hint of the original folk tale in each one of the stories, they are creatively altered and woven into Seattle itself resulting in a new and refreshing retelling of each tale. Well done to Julia's editing and all of the authors who contributed to these delightful stories."" -- Dan and Joanie Jacobs - Admiral Neighborhood Association, Seattle, WA ""I've enjoyed reading each one and being transported to the different areas of Seattle so I am sure it will bring joy to many others."" --Kirstyn, Denver, CO ""Very sweet illustrations and stories that tug at my heart."" --Joyce, New York, NY

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Julia Douthwaite Viglione, mother of two, was a professor of French at the University of Notre Dame from 1991-2018. Although a prize-winning author and college teacher, she left academia and returned to her hometown Seattle in 2018, where she now lives with her husband and a dog named Sugar. Since 2012, she has been teaching a free semester-long workshop called ""Write YOUR Story"" for children ages 7 to 12. In 2018, she started offering that workshop in Seattle and continues to do so today. Working with children is a labor of love; it provides creative energy and happiness for her ongoing activities as an artist and designer of textile art via Honey Girl Books and Gifts: https: //www.honeygirlbooks.com/ Janel Twogood is an owner at Reishyo Fine Art & Design. Janel lives and works in the Boston area. Her studio is located in Pawtucket, RI.

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