From adventurous tales of self-reliance and desperate escapes to deep connections with family, friends, and companions, the stories in this anthology display the talents of Lane County's young writers and offer a rare glimpse into the depths of their hearts.
Fiction Fantastic-a project of Wordcrafters' Writers in the Schools youth programming-is one of the few opportunities for students in Lane County, Oregon, to showcase their writing, learn their craft, and engage with other writers.
This anthology is made possible through the support of grants and the generosity of donors like you. Please consider making a donation at wordcrafters.org/donate.
A heart-felt thank you to the generous supporters of Fiction Fantastic:Elizabeth George Foundation
Harvest Foundation
James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
Luminare Press
MillsDavis Foundation
Oregon Arts Commission
Learn more about the creative writing classes and events at Wordcrafters in Eugene at wordcrafters.org
2024 Fiction Fantastic authors
K-2 Spotlight
"The Falcon's Egg" by Roya Talebreza-May, Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School
Elementary School
"The Strength of the Weak" by Sidney Johnson, Pleasant Hill Elementary School
"Zonglou" by Leo Kuhl, Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School
"Stranded" by Kane Lowell, Creslane Elementary School
"Secret Recipe" by Jocelyne Stevenson, Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Middle School
"A Murder of Crows" by Keiko Sophie Weible, Spencer Butte Middle School
"The Green Ember" by Kai Suzumura, Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School
"Let Go" by Nina Kuhl, Roosevelt Middle School
"Shipwrecked in the Sky" by Hunter Lowell, Creswell Middle School
High School
"The Rose Theater" by Ishika Chakraborty, South Eugene High School
"Orbit" by JT Myers, Elmira High School
"Whispers in the Woods" by Lauren Ellison, Marist High School
"Gold Dust Books" by L. Stepp, Creswell High School
"To the Ends of the Earth" by Brianna R. Bird, Springfield High School
