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-The power of narrative enriching our world
StoryForce: A group of writers building a community to celebrate books for young people and explore how we can help create a vibrant future through reading and writing.
StoryForce: A group of writers building a community to celebrate books for young people and explore how we can help create a vibrant future through reading and writing.
We invite young people, authors, educators, librarians and parents to join us in this endeavor. Together we will discover cultures near and far. We will listen for voices seldom heard or long forgotten. We will search for the wisdom of history that connects with young people today. And we will seek stories that bring us joy, open our minds and illuminate our world. Join us.
Visit our blog and MySpace to share your ideas, experiences and your love for books. We’ll have book reviews, interviews, curriculum aids, perspectives on the writer’s life, author craft, photographs and more.
StoryForce Authors
Lynn L. Caruso, Mary Douthitt, Mary Cronk Farrell, Kelly Milner Halls, Clair Rudolf Murphy, Meghan Nuttall Sayres
“My passion for Story Force is to read, research and write the stories
of outsiders, especially those in American history whose stories of
perseverance and hope remind us of the power of one person to make a difference.” -Claire Rudolf Murphy
of outsiders, especially those in American history whose stories of
perseverance and hope remind us of the power of one person to make a difference.” -Claire Rudolf Murphy
“Rumi wrote that when ‘the lips are shut the heart speaks in a hundred different tongues.’ I like to listen for stories that teach me about the similarities and the rich differences between cultures, and how they can color our lives.” -Meghan Nuttall Sayres
“Story carries great power in our lives. The force of narrative helps us discover who we are, where we come from, and to what heights we might aspire. As a child, books were there for me when I felt lonely and misunderstood. I hope to give this gift in return.” -Mary Cronk Farrell
“Eric Carle once told me he doesn't write for children, he writes for one child. And he was right. The bond between a writer and a child is intensely personal to that child. I think about that every time I sit down to work on a project. I experience that, each time I talk with a child who's taken one of my books home. And like Eric Carle, I consider it a rare and remarkable privilege.” -Kelly Milner Halls
