March 2023

Personal Narrative·Minghan Tang — A child recalls morning reading sessions with their sister after immigrating from China, reflecting on this lost ritual as the sister prepares for college.

Artwork·Sophia Zhang

Poetry·Lily Guttermuth — A student reflects on the emotional toll of wearing masks at school, feeling caged and self-conscious, ultimately ashamed of their own face.

Artwork·Saira Merchant

Personal Narrative·Samuelle Torres — A nine-year-old boy cracks his head at a playground, experiences disorientation at the hospital, then recognizes the doctor who delivered him at birth.

Artwork·Joey Vasaturo

Story·Cecilia Hodgman — When her best friend Xavier disappears, teenage reporter Katie discovers his mother is a former spy and their chemistry teacher is the criminal who kidnapped him for revenge.

Artwork·Eileen Moon

Story·Roy Zha — A raindrop named Roy falls from his cloud home, lands on grass, evaporates back to the sky, and discovers the water cycle is an endless, scary adventure.

Artwork·Ella Shin