The Story Circle Project
Earth League Story Circle is a welcoming space for writers, illustrators, educators, and storytellers who believe creativity can nurture connection and care for the world. Whether you’re published or just beginning, your perspective matters here.
We value diverse voices, lived experiences, and artistic styles — because stories grow stronger when shaped by many hands and hearts. If you have a piece that reflects curiosity, kindness, or a meaningful connection to the natural world, we invite you to share it with the Circle. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to read.
by Laura Sawyer​ • Book 1/CH 1 - A Sadie's Backyard Story
(Ages 7 - 10)
Sadie moves with her mom and her grandpa from a city apartment into a single-story house with a huge backyard! At first, she doesn’t like all the quiet, and all the green. But the more she investigates the world within her own fences, the more secrets she discovers!
Laura Sawyer writes stories inspired by everyday family moments and backyard discoveries, encouraging children to notice the connections between their lives and the natural world.​
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by Jill White • Molly, the Magical Cat​
(Ages 7 - 10)
Would you still think vultures are gross if you knew they help keep the world clean?
In Molly and the Vultures, Jill White turns “ewww!” into “whoa!” When Molly takes a closer look at these bald-headed, bone-crunching clean-up crew members, she discovers that vultures aren’t creepy — they’re essential. A little gross, a lot fascinating, and full of surprising discoveries, this story celebrates nature’s most misunderstood recyclers.
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by Lloyd Lofthouse
​(Ages 11+)
In this powerful and immersive story, Lloyd Lofthouse draws on his background as a former Marine and educator to explore resilience, memory, and the bond between a child and the natural world. Set against a changing Sierra landscape, The Wind is My Friend follows a young girl navigating responsibility, loss, and courage — guided by both the land and the lessons she carries within her. Lloyd writes from California, where themes of climate, wilderness, and endurance often shape his work.
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