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"The Dot" Quotes
A young girl named Vashti learns to express her creativity and confidence after her teacher encourages her to make her mark, starting with a simple dot.
juvenile fiction | Published in 2003
Quotes
"Go on," she said, "sign it."
Vashti sat glued to her chair. Her paper was empty.
I just CAN'T draw!
Her teacher smiled. 'Just make a mark and see where it takes you.'
Vashti grabbed a marker and gave the paper a good, strong jab. There!
The teacher picked up the paper and studied it carefully.
She pushed the paper toward Vashti and quietly said, 'Now sign it.'
Vashti thought for a moment. 'Well, maybe I can't draw, but I CAN sign my name.'
The next week, when Vashti walked into art class, she was surprised to see what was hanging above her teacher's desk.
It was the little dot she had drawn—her dot! All framed in swirly gold!