“Fiction Writing Fun!” is a portfolio writing program designed by Teaching Artist Leslie Johnson. Students create original characters and explore elements of fiction such as character description, setting, emotion, action, and story structure. This program builds descriptive and narrative writing skills in a fun way! Leslie guides students through the process with interactive, arts-infused exercises, and students share their creations through reading, illustration, and classroom theater performance. Teachers can choose realistic fiction, fairytales, or folktales for their residency.