Jennifer Bowman The Artist Behind the Writing Contest Cover Art There is an undeniable spark in Iris Wanders’ eyes when you talk to her about art. When she looks at the world around her, she sees it through light, shadow, colours, and shapes. She sees the world li... Jul 22, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Seeding the Future They bought their farm in 1946 and began growing cucumbers for a pickling factory in Guelph. In the following years, Harvey and Alice Gerrie started a hatchery and began selling chicks to local farmer... Jul 22, 2026 Stories
Jennifer Bowman The Very Hungry Teacher Story by Emily Weber | Image by Iris Wanders One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and *Ring!* the teacher’s alarm clock rang. I’m so tired, she thought, I’ll sleep a little longer. So she attempted... Apr 23, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman My Choice to Make Story by Kenzie Gingrich | Image by Iris Wanders It wasn’t fair. Some apples sat in bustling markets, imagining the lives they might lead. Others were selected to appear on the plates of kings and que... Apr 23, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman The Hole Story by Zoey Weaver | Image by Iris Wanders The Girl was worried. There was a hole under the fence. Again. Pappy’s brow wrinkled when he saw it and the ends of his moustache curled down in a frown. T... Apr 23, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Snow White Substitutes Story by Donnita Bowman | Image by Iris Wanders Cautiously, I climbed into the smallest bed. Ahh… just right, as I had expected. So far, everything was happening exactly like the story said. When Gold... Apr 22, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman The Three Little Pigs' Farming Abilities Story by Derrick Weber | Image by Iris Wanders As the three little pigs drove out the lane, each in their own vehicles, Mamma pig turned to Dad and said, “I’m so worried that they are going out into t... Apr 22, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Baby Bear's Disaster Story by Malayah Wiebe | Image by Iris Wanders Baby Bear sat in his little chair with a pleased smile on his face. He sat there and rocked, for it was a rocking chair Papa Bear had made. Papa had even... Apr 22, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Little Red Riding Hood Saves the Day Story by Susie Bueckert | Image by Iris Wanders Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in town with her mom and dad, who loved her very much. In fact everybody loved her because she was ki... Apr 22, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman A Wolf in My Bed Story by Janice Martin | Image by Iris Wanders I don’t often tell the tale. It gives me the shivers. But I’ll tell you. I spent the blustery day outside raking my yard and I overdid it. The next day a... Mar 27, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Fairy Blessings and Curses Story by Sonora C. Kellestine | Image by Iris Wanders Long ago, two sisters lived with their mother in a little cottage. The elder, Bertha, was like her mother, lazy and snappish, but the younger, Bes... Mar 27, 2026 Writing Contest
Jennifer Bowman Dear John I always fancied myself a bit of a weaver of words and creative content. But compared to a jolly good friend of mine (and likely a friend to many of you, too, if you happen to live in Mapleton), I am ... Mar 28, 2024 Stories