April 2021

Story·Isabelle Chapman, age 13 — A girl's obsessive attachment to a blue cookie jar leads to its loss at the beach during quarantine, forcing her to confront her dependence on the object.

Artwork·Andralyn Yao

Poetry·Sadie Smith — Luxurious giraffe Eats the high leaves, Stretches her neck, And watches the breeze As it blows leaves out of even her reach.

Poetry·Sadie Smith — Chittering monkey. In spring he climbs treetops, And thinks himself tall. In winter he lies down Like the rest of us all.

Artwork·Salma Hadi-St. John

Poetry·Ikran Mohamed, age 11 — A young refugee uses nature metaphors to describe feeling different and new at school — a red bird among blue birds, a fish out of water.

Story·Ariana Kralicek, age 12 — Swifty Appledoe, jealous of perfect classmate Stella, decides to become just like her by taking violin and ballet lessons, with disastrous but ultimately triumphant results.

Artwork·Salma Hadi-St. John

Artwork·Audrey Champness