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Writing Prompts Inspired by Eudora

Eudora found stories in the ordinary — a letter on the table, a flower in bloom, a stranger’s expression on a bus. These prompts are designed to spark your own creativity in the same way.

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resources for teachers in classrooms

The classroom was one of Welty’s favorite audiences. We provide lesson plans, discussion guides, and archival materials to help teachers bring Welty into the classroom, and to help students connect with literature in a personal, lasting way.

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book recs. & essays

Eudora’s legacy lives not only in her own books, but in the conversations they inspire. Here you’ll find curated reading lists — from Welty’s most beloved works to contemporary voices in dialogue with her themes — as well as essays that explore her influence across generations.

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young voices

Eudora was once a young, aspiring writer herself. This space celebrates the voices of today’s emerging readers and writers. Here, students can share reflections, short responses, or original creative work inspired by Welty’s stories and photographs. Whether it’s a poem sparked by a Welty quote or a brief essay about what a story meant to you, we want to hear your voice.

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