Marjie Bowker has been teaching English and History somewhere in the world for the past twenty years: China, Norway, and Vietnam, in addition to her regular spot at Scriber. She is a co-founder of the Scriber Lake Writing Program and is the author of creating a Success Culture: Transforming Our Schools One Question at a Time and two curriculum guides: They Absolutely Want to Write: Teaching the Heart and Should of Narrative Writing and Hippie Boy Teaching Guide: Transforming Lives through Personal Storytelling. Shalyn Ensz is a former Scriber student who learned how to use an Oxford comma before she learned to walk. Since joining the writing program she has been Student of the Month, Edmonds Daybreaker's Hidden Winner, Lynnwood Rotary's Youth Challenge Award nominee and winner, among other academic acknowledgments. Before and after her early graduation, she has participated in and led dozens of speaking events beyond the Edmonds community and has been recognized by multiple newspapers and magazines for her work in both this year's and last year's book. She hopes to become a fiction novelist as well as follow Marjie's footsteps teaching English in Norway. David Zwaschka has taught English over the last 25 years in Alaska, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Washington, with moments of administration between. His three years at Scriber have been a revelation; he has enjoyed his work with the school's terrific students and dedicated staff. Dave enjoys running, reading, hiking in the North Cascades, and not having any pets. He and his wife, Claire, have two daughters.
"These stories of young people conquering obstacles are as tragic
as they are hopeful and awe-inspiring; the wisdom contained here is
proof we are never too old to learn from the young."--Sergeant
Aaron Greenmun, Edmonds Police Department "We all have dark
moments; it's how we pull ourselves out of darkness that truly
defines our strength. These stories are must-reads for all members
of our community."
--Mayor Nicola Smith, City of Lynnwood
"Illuminating the myriad of social and emotional issues affecting a
generation of young adults, these authors take us on an incredible
journey...showing us the rawness of humanity as well as the
resiliency of the human spirit."
--Ksenia Koon, Program Manager on assignment for the CTVD at the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation One cannot help being moved by
the creative, thought provoking and emotional writing of these
young minds. I heartily recommend this as a read to help understand
the dynamics of our youth. --Mayor Dave Earling, City of Edmonds
The amazing power of the written word is so clear in these stories.
The reader's heart is opened to the struggles students have
encountered, and the authors are empowered by the courage it takes
to write and share their stories with others. --Mary Kay
Sneeringer, Edmonds Bookshop By engaging in personal healing and
giving voice to their trials, these students are reaching out to
those who are quietly struggling to tell them they are no longer
alone. --Ian D. Cotton, Lynnwood City Council These stories truly
amplify the voices and heroism of Scriber Lake's incredible
students. Year after year they are given the opportunity to become
the storytellers, role models, and advocates they were meant to be.
--Natalie Walker, Executive Director, Rain City Rock Camp for Girls
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