Contents

Stories

Historical

Finally Free (Maybe?)

By Alexandra Orczyk, Illustrated by Iva Borrello

Amélie and Sara, two young immigrants, arrive at Ellis Island

Stories

Fantasy

Twenty and a Half Minutes

By Maeve Brett-Vasko, Illustrated by Lily Johnson

Joachim is tormented by his special power

Stories

Horses

The Pony

By Mackenzie Crum, Illustrated by Kate Bailey

Kristiena can’t stop thinking about Buttercup

Stories

Theatre

Maple and Marmalade

By Fiona Mulley, Illustrated by Maya Work

Suddenly, Violet discovers the key to her performance

Stories

Morality

Sprinklers

By Kaidince Edwards, Illustrated by Bowen Zhong

Against her better judgment, Alice takes Delilah’s dare

Stories

Music

Rock-Star Nightmare

By Brian Qi, Illustrated by Thomas Buchanan

It can be scary trying something new

Stories

Diversity

A Broken Promise, A Mended Me

By Heather Tompkins, Illustrated by Marietta deCastro

Heather is living a double life, but she doesn’t have to

Poems

Poetry-Nature

As Seen from Above

By Jem Burch

Poems

Poetry-Reflections

Roller Coaster

By Brooklyn Jeffcoat

Poems

Poetry-Music-and-Dance

Orchestra

By Solana Ordonez

Book Reviews

Book-Reviews

The Queen of Katwe

By Tim Crothers, Reviewed by Meg Isohata

Book Reviews

Book-Reviews

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

By Jacqueline Kelly, Reviewed by June Hill