Professor Watermelon

A dragon, holding a green emerald, showed up inside a bookcase in the library of the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. Has it anything to do with the exquisite copy of Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie? What’s happening here?

This is just one of the STORYSTARTERS creative writing campers have used to tell their tales this week.

So much fun!

Year 10 of Creative Writing Camp at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home! Glad to partner with Riley Children’s Foundation for a whole decade. If you haven’t visited this true Victorian time capsule, schedule a tour. It’s certainly an Indianapolis treasure 🤓

Re: Last Post

While gnome hunting, one student stumbled across this American dagger moth caterpillar. After some quick research, we learned that its bright yellow coloring does alert us of its poisonous sting. Glad no one touched this darling. We learned that nature is best to be observed and not disturbed. 💛

Also: What a great plot device for our stories!