September 2022

Story·Chelsea Guo — A wizard who weaves people's fates with glimmering strings realizes the cruelty of his mischief when he sees a boy he cursed years later caring for a sick parent.

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Artwork·Ava Shorten

Poetry·Foster Russell — As I climb up the mountain, I choose to be alone. As I brave the cold, I feel quite bold as I encounter a heaping Boulder. It is a rock...

Artwork·Sam Jessen

Artwork·Shaivi Moparthi

Poetry·Enni Harlan — A child transforms a piano practice session into an imaginary train journey, packing vintage hats from a decorated hatbox while Hanon exercises repeat downstairs.

Poetry·Enni Harlan — A girl brings a curtain rod to school as a cane after injuring her foot, transforming recess into an imaginary voyage across seas, inspiring her friend to seek the same...

Artwork·Erika Chen

Artwork·Anna Koontz

Poetry·Enni Harlan — A child compares lunches with a classmate, each envying what the other has—yogurt versus rice with seaweed—discovering that nothing tastes as good when it's yours.