Willow Roots presents

Starseedreams
NEWSLETTER

Issue #3- Jan 2026

💌 Opening Message

As we step into a new year, I want to begin by sending love and gratitude to each of you. I hope your holiday season was filled with warmth, rest, and moments of connection, and that you’re entering the new year with hope and gentle excitement for what’s ahead. As STARseedreams continues to evolve, I’ll be sharing updates quarterly rather than monthly, allowing space for projects to unfold more fully between reflections. This newsletter marks both a reflection on what we’ve completed together and a quiet planting of seeds for what’s to come.

📚 Book Updates

The Queen of Burps completed a very special chapter this season as it became the heart of our English & Art Workshop here in Montañita. Through storytelling, shared meals, and creative expression, the book moved from page to practice — living out its message of connection, community, and shared stories.

🌟 Project Spotlight

English & Art Workshop — Closing Exhibition

We finished the workshop strong with a joyful final exhibition, celebrating the children’s creativity, courage, and growth. To honor the spirit of The Queen of Burps, we shared soups and teas, inspired by the closing scene of the book where people gather together to share stories, warmth, and nourishment.

The soup was lovingly prepared in collaboration with a local Ecuadorian restaurant, alongside a variety of teas for everyone to enjoy. It was a beautiful moment of community — children, families, and facilitators gathered together just as the story intended.

We were also able to provide six copies of The Queen of Burps to children in the workshop, allowing the story to continue beyond our shared space and into their homes.

🌱 Personal Reflection

Watching the workshop come full circle — from its first introduction to the final exhibition — was deeply affirming. It reminded me that storytelling is not just something we read, but something we live. When stories are paired with art, food, and presence, they become bridges between people, cultures, and generations.

🤝 Community Corner

In addition to the workshop, I’ve begun working as a tutor, helping people of all ages — from children to adults — strengthen their writing skills and bring their stories to life. Supporting others in finding their voice has been a grounding and meaningful extension of the work I love.

🔮 Looking Ahead

We’re currently looking toward continuing the workshops in late February, building on what we’ve already created. I’m also beginning to explore the possibility of creating a library or small bookstore here in the community. Libraries and bookstores are unfortunately rare in this region of Ecuador, and I truly believe access to books and stories would be a powerful gift for both children and adults alike.

If this vision resonates with you and you’d be interested in supporting or donating toward this project, you’re welcome to contact me directly by email or contribute via PayPal:
👉 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/willowrootscreations?country.x=EC&locale.x=en_US

✨ Closing Note

Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect alongside me. STARseedreams continues to unfold quietly and intentionally, rooted in creativity, storytelling, and community. As this new year begins, I look forward to seeing how these projects grow and where the next chapters may lead.

📖 Quote of the Month

“Stories are meant to be shared — around tables, in circles, and across generations.”

With Love,

Willow Roots