светлина - The Anglo-American School of Sofia

a note from the editor
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the first edition of LUX светлина. Welcome to the
first step of this excursion through the creative minds of the Middle and
High School AAS students (grades 6-12). This book contains a variety
of stories, poems, photographs and much more that will take you on a
venture. An international journey full of discoveries, of other cultures,
of other languages, but mostly of other people. This book will, hopefully
light your path along the way and make you travel to foreign places.
LUX светлина (svetlina) are the Latin and Bulgarian words
for light. Chosen for different reasons, the title is now a reflection of
this book, a reflection of its purpose, and a reflection of our hopes. The
theme that emerged is the seen and the unseen... the elements of nature
and the elements of our psyche. LUX светлина is here to guide anyone
who so desires down a road of creativity, but it is also to tell a story. The
story of a group of students who had no experience at the beginning of
this year and became wonderful editors. However, no story can live unless
someone is there to listen and for that you are very important.
This could not have taken shape without the abundant help
from the perfect team of editors that surrounded me. Each and every
one of them brought something unique to the group and allowed
for more diverse ideas to come along. Their abilities as editors
and as artists were invaluable and can be sensed throughout the
pages that follow. Their creative lights, always present, led the way.
Also, a word has to be spared for the artists. They were
the ones who made LUX a possibility. The number of wonderful
submissions we had was overwhelming. Thank you for unveiling
your creations, your prized possessions. By doing this
you have allowed others to see a little bit more of you, and have
helped contribute to the beautiful expedition LUX has become.
Now that the journey is coming to an end, I will cherish the memories
that LUX has brought me. And that is why I say a final thank you.
Always,
i
Laure Moscheni
Editor in Chief