The Paper Gardens anthology, released in Yamhill County, is a celebration of local authors, facilitating the oral tradition of storytelling. This year's 32nd edition launched at the Chehalem Cultural Center, attracting over 200 audience members. The publication, a legacy of Rachael Burchard, features 73 selected works from 47 writers out of over 400 submissions across different literary genres. Organizers, including Deb Broocks, emphasized the effort put into the event, highlighting the significance of community support for writers and the preservation of literary arts.
"So, scorn my fanciful ramblingI'll map trails to CelestiaMock my dreamsI'll mold bricks of vision...You must remember dreaming...there is no linear arc."
"We work especially hard from January until this day to make this happen...this is our reward, a roomful of writers and people who support them."
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