Contributors

Kate Covintree: Covintree is currently pursuing a master of fine arts degree at Emerson College. Original essay on Journey into a Dark Heart.

Timothy Dunham: Dunham holds a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's degree in communication. Original essay on Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock.

Douglas Dupler: Dupler has published numerous essays and has taught college English. Original essay on "If I Forget Thee, O Earth …".

Curt Guyette: Guyette is a longtime journalist who received a bachelor's degree in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh. Original essay on The Toxic Donut.

Charlotte Mayhew: Mayhew is a freelance writer. Original essay on Three Thanksgivings.

Candyce Norvell: Norvell is an independent educational writer who specializes in English and literature. Original essays on Brazzaville Teenager and Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter.

David Partikian: Partikian is a freelance writer and English instructor. Original essay on Mammon and the Archer.

Ryan D. Poquette: Poquette has a bachelor's degree in English and specializes in writing about literature. Entries on Africans, Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock, Brazzaville Teen-ager, The Conversion of the Jews, The Far and the Near, The Half-Skinned Steer, "If I Forget Thee, O Earth …, " Journey into a Dark Heart, The Legend of the Christmas Rose, Mammon and the Archer, Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter, The Rockpile, Three Thanksgivings, The Toxic Donut, and The Way It Felt to Be Falling. Original essays on Africans, Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock, Brazzaville Teen-ager, The Conversion of the Jews, The Far and the Near, The Half-Skinned Steer, "If I Forget Thee, O Earth …, " Journey into a Dark Heart, The Legend of the Christmas Rose, Mammon and the Archer, Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter, The Rockpile, Three Thanksgivings, The Toxic Donut, and The Way It Felt to Be Falling.

Scott Trudell: Trudell is a freelance writer with a bachelor's degree in English literature. Original essay on The Way It Felt to Be Falling.

Mark White: White is a Seattle-based publisher and editor. Original essay on Africans.