May 2022
— A child sits on a dock at sunset, watching boats bob and waves crash, finding peace in the transition from day to night.
— A 12-year-old rails against school as an 'American monarchy' where teachers are dukes, principals are kings, and students are powerless peasants denied basic freedoms.
— A student questions the effectiveness of detention after witnessing a near-theft, then successfully advocates to the principal for replacing punishment with counseling and reflection.
— An eight-year-old navigates her first solo bus ride, ice-skating camp, and the small victories of a shy kid finding courage in new experiences.
— The ocean is a place I never want to leave It has my personality It is gentle like me It is calm like me It is a representative of me!