September/October 2023

Artwork·Sabrina Lu

Story·Naaman Garcia — A farmer discovers a mysterious seed that grows into a tree bearing giant blocks of cheese, builds a cheese business with his neighbor, then loses everything to lightning.

Poetry·Lindsay Gale — Three distinct portraits of rain capture its varied moods: mystical mist, violent tempest, and bleak drizzle, each rendered through precise sensory language.

Artwork·Madeline Male

Personal Narrative·Xi Huang — After witnessing a powerful storm from her Florida deck, a young girl discovers the ocean's terrifying magnificence and gains new understanding of its dual nature.

Artwork·Emma Hadzhieva — This piece contains some additional resources for educators. Click here to read them. Additional Resources Summary & Analysis Discussion Questions Summary & Analysis In the watercolor entitled “Fortitude,” a lighthouse...

Artwork·Leticia Cheng