A Stone Is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth

I get distance from the scattered, reflexive thinking that seems to dominate the rest of my day. My writing time is truly precious because when I write, my mind settles. I believe in making writing a daily ritual to which the mind becomes accustomed. How would you describe your creative process? These include Alice Munro, Junot Diaz, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Sherman Alexie, Jhumpa Lahiri, Sigrid Undset and Ursula Le Guin, among others.Ģ. I am also inspired by folklore and mythology, and by writers who introduce me to new worlds and new forms. Nature forces me to look closely, to practice the art of noticing, as my young children never fail to do when on a hike in the woods. I am humbled by its immensity, its intricacy, its ruthlessness and its grace. She is currently writing a novel set in medieval Iceland. Her fiction has appeared in Best New American Voices and The Briar Cliff Review, among others. Leslie Barnard had the privilege of working with Ehud Havazelet at the University of Oregon, where she received her MFA in Creative Writing. You can learn more about his work at ’re excited to be featuring the 2016 Oregon Literary Fellowship recipients on our blog this spring! The applications for 2017 fellowships are due Friday, June 24, 2016 and you can read the guidelines and download an application by clicking here.Ģ0 16 Oregon Literary Fellowship Recipient He is the author and illustrator of A River, Masters of Disguise, The Curious Explorers Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals A to Z, Max, and Lots, among others. Marc Martin is an illustrator, artist, and book maker. A Stone Is a Story is her first picture book. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and loves exploring the natural world with her family. She attended Pomona College and later earned an MFA in creative writing and an MS in education from the University of Oregon. Leslie Barnard Booth grew up in the Pacific Northwest, among giant trees and rugged mountains. Watch what happens when rain, ice, and wind mold this rock into something new, something you might even hold in your hand-something full of endless possibility.Ĭomplete with additional information about geology and the rock cycle, this lyrical and captivating story invites readers to experience the wonder of the natural world around us, and to see-in every cliff, pebble, and stone-a window into Earth’s deep past. Embark on a journey across time to see how one stone can change and transform, from magma under Earth’s crust to the sand swept up by a rushing river to the very heart of the tallest mountain. The answer may be more incredible than you think! After all, a stone is not just a stone: a stone is a story. Follow a stone’s journey through time as it faces ice, water, wind, and scorching heat in this beautiful nonfiction picture book that is Seeds Move! meets A Stone Sat Still.

A Stone Is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth