Art Beat Celebrating storytellers from the page to the stage

Simply Stories invites artists to a workshop on June 24 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center to create illustrations for their short fiction books tailored for adults with limited literacy skills. Artists will have the opportunity to select texts for illustration, with the approval process leading to potential royalties once the books are published. The Edmonds Driftwood Players will hold their 14th Annual Festival of Shorts from June 26-29, showcasing eight films selected from an impressive 635 global submissions. This festival not only provides a platform for playwrights but also recognizes outstanding works with awards, announced after the final performance. Tickets for the festival are priced at $20 for adults and $18 for youth, seniors, or military personnel.

Concurrently, on June 27, local author Liz Wong will lead a Story Time event at Edmonds Bookshop, reading her children's books and hosting a craft activity. Wong's books, including “The Goose Egg” and “Quackers,” focus on themes of friendship and caring, appealing to young readers. These events collectively celebrate local arts and literature, fostering community engagement in Edmonds.