Its that time of year again! As the Berkeley first graders prepare for their upcoming Author’s Tea, the Writing Center tutors are enthusiastic about helping out.  On Thursday and Monday, tutors will write letters back to our first grade buddies, introducing ourselves and just saying hello. The actual tutorial session will take place on March 5. Last year, our tutors had an excellent experience in the first grade classrooms, getting to know the kids and helping them craft a personal story. As Elizabeth Pearce recalls, working with Wren Hoversten, the two developed a friendship and now always greet each other when they meet around campus. This goes to show the tutorials go beyond promoting strong writing, also serving as the basis for friendships between divisions. Although it will be hard to beat, the Writing Center is looking forward to making this year an even more positive experience than last!