Philadelphia Stories: Publishing Local Writers & Artists
The cover art is the work of students from Myers Elementary School in Elkins Park, PA. They study with art teacher Kara Hopkins. From left to right: Top image of each column: “Creative Color Wheel ” by Mia W., Michelle L., and Mary Kate H. (Grade 4). Middle image of each column: “Tree Silhouettes” by Zion P., Raina M., and Lisa O. (Grade 4). Bottom image of each column: “Autumn Reflection” by Abie L., Liam G., and Fiona M (Grade 4).
“Cello” was created by Naomi Aires, age 11, from Elkins Park. She made this collage, as a cover for the assignment book for her cello lessons, out of scraps cut from magazines. The cello body includes pictures of wood from an architecture magazine as well as photos of grilled meat from Bon Appetit.
Dajah Dale is 11 years old and in 6th grade. Her favorite thing to do is draw. This piece was one of the winners of the Pinocchio Writing contest co-sponsored by PS Jr. and the Arden Theatre.
Martha Smith is an 8th grade student at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia.