 "When the blackbird flew out of sight, It marked the edge Of one of many circles. "
from
Thirteen Ways of Looking At a Blackbird
by Wallace Stevens
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The Missoula Writing Collaborative brought creative writing to twenty-one schools this year.
2.
Over 2000 kids were encouraged to find their own creative voices.
3.
Novelists, essayists, and poets shared expertise and pleasure with their students.
4.
At Words With Wings, in July on the UM campus, 85 kids will see their own words fly.
5.
The whole world can serve as inspiration.
6.
And no topic is too small.
 7.
Penmanship, number 2 pencils, the right kind of paper ... these things are only
a little important.
 8.
Imagination counts more.
Imagination and connection, day-dreaming and play. 
10.
Creative writing can make you want to come to school.
It gives you courage.
12.
It might make you crazy happy.
13.
Let's take it on parade! 
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