Drowning in a Memory

by Micki Mermelstein Age 12

Published May 12, 2024

Micki faces her fears by jumping off a cliff I had always had a fear of heights. However, it was...
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A Hidden World

by Clementine Lewis Age 12

Published March 13, 2024

The narrator discovers the underwater wonders of a coral reef in Bermuda Shhhhh . . . Water slaps the shore...
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The Adventures of Jane and Louise: Creek Cleanup

by Louise Johnson Age 11

Published March 31, 2023

Cousins Jane and Louise turn a boring morning watching their brothers play soccer into a fun, meaningful adventure I leaned...
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Slip, Crash, Boom

by Eloïse de Larquier Age 10

Published December 28, 2022

A fun backyard play session with friends takes a turn when Eloïse falls off the monkey bars This story is...
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Underwater

by Luca Molinaro Age 12

Published November 19, 2022

Is the sea a dark, terrifying force? Or is his fear unwarranted? The narrator wonders during a family vacation Golden...
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Trapped

by Mengxin Sun Age 13

Published October 15, 2022

Stuck on a ride at an indoor water park, the narrator panics “Fine! Let’s just get it over with.” I...
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First Times

by Claire Pan Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

Claire recalls a day of many “firsts” Waiting for the bus was stressful, maybe in part because it was so...
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The Flight of the Fatal Arrow

by Roy Kim Age 13

Published March 1, 2022

The author, also known as “the Misfortunate One,” learns an important lesson from the Vile Tree The story you are...
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Rain, Rain, Go Away

by Yanling Lin Age 10

Published November 4, 2021

An outdoor field trip goes ahead as planned, despite the torrential downpour The rain was pounding down hard as I...
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The Road Home

by Shriyans Boddu Age 11

Published May 23, 2021

For the first time ever, the author is given permission to go outside alone—in New York City I stared longingly...
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