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- ↑ http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2013/01/bookmarks_wordstock_founder_la.html Since 1997, Wordstock—originally known as the Community of Writers—has been providing writing instruction for K-12 teachers, K-8 students, parents and practicing writers in school districts in and around Portland. Wordstock has trained more than 1,800 teachers and 40,000 students. The Wordstock Festival, held each fall in Portland, features roughly 200 writers from around the world, as well as publishers, literary agents, and educational programs. "Wordstock » community of writers". Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
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