A Note From The Fall Gathering of Authors Young minds journey to faraway places. Children embrace possibilities and find wonder in things adults soon forget. When you read Dream Catchers, you will gaze into the heart of a child. Using their own words, these talented youngsters have poured out their dreams, and made known, their aspirations. This collection of donated works are making a difference in the quality of life a child may experience. During childhood, I also wrote zany poems and stories. My mother kept them inside a box, and never threw them away. Now, a mother myself, I know why. To everyone who took time to read and judge these stories, thank you. Year after year, Joann Dale has been instrumental in making this contest a success. May God bless you all. Thank you for supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Tammy D. Thompson