Ray Bradbury knows the importance of creative expression!Did you know Ray Bradbury was not only a master of words but also an avid doodler? In 1974, then-student, Zoe Rehula wrote to Bradbury, and in response, she received a heartwarming letter from the legendary author himself. "I am an inveterate doodler," Bradbury confessed and enclosed three original sketches, signed and dated, for the time capsule.

Though Bradbury is celebrated for his literary genius—from Fahrenheit 451 to his screenplays and operas—his passion for visual art is often overlooked. As a young man, he illustrated his own stories, adding his touch to the adventures of beloved characters like Tarzan and Buck Rogers. Later in life, his basement office became a creative studio where doodling and painting were woven into his writing process. His notes and letters frequently featured whimsical monster faces and fantastical machines, blending his worlds of imagination.

How do you think doodling influenced Bradbury’s storytelling? What other hidden creative talents might we overlook in our favorite authors and artists? #tbtUnearthingThe70s #LevelUpWHS #TryEverythingWHS ... See MoreSee Less