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The international literary project for students 8 - 18. Stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists since 1973.

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Elena’s Scarf

by Siyona Agarwal Age 11

Published January 4, 2024

Siyona’s family ends a memorable trip to San Sebastian with a delicious Basque meal. I waved my hands back and...
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I Don’t Want to Run

by Dante Chowla-Song Age 11

Published January 3, 2024

Bird-watching helps Dante find peace after the death of his grandfather The freezing wind howled past me like a ferocious...
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One Person Short of a Family

by Aisana Zhumabayeva Age 11

Published November 30, 2023

Siblings receive devastating news after their father misses afterschool pickup The cafeteria was empty and silent. Only two people were...
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An Unusual Haircut

by Carys Kim Age 9

Published October 25, 2023

Carys and her family shave their heads in support of her grandmother, who has cancer. Bzzzzzzzzzzz. The clipper buzzed through...
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Dwelling on a Memory

by Micki Mermelstein Age 11

Published June 7, 2023

This piece contains some additional resources for educators. Click here to read them. Alone at her family’s Country House, once...
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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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Fond Memories

by Gabrielle McCaskill Age 11

Published March 5, 2023

Before moving to New York, the narrator recalls some of her favorite moments and places in Bellevue “GABBY!! Hurry up!...
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Coins

by Talia Tarason Age 11

Published March 3, 2023

Viewing her great-grandpa’s coin collection, the narrator realizes the power of keepsakes I looked up at my great-grandpa’s picture. “Dad,”...
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Reading with My Sister

by Minghan Tang Age 12

Published January 15, 2023

The narrator recalls quiet mornings reading with their sister When I was four years old, I moved to America with...
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The Apartment

by Viviana Perez Age 12

Published December 28, 2022

The narrator says goodbye to her great-grandmother’s apartment Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 I’m going to miss Gram’s apartment a lot....
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Elena’s Scarf

Memoir Age 11 Published January 4, 2024 by Siyona Agarwal

Siyona’s family ends a memorable trip to San Sebastian with a delicious Basque meal. I waved my hands back and forth, waiting for my ruby red nail polish to dry.
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I Don’t Want to Run

Memoir Age 11 Published January 3, 2024 by Dante Chowla-Song

Bird-watching helps Dante find peace after the death of his grandfather The freezing wind howled past me like a ferocious wolf, biting at my toes and fingers.
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One Person Short of a Family

Memoir Age 11 Published November 30, 2023 by Aisana Zhumabayeva

Siblings receive devastating news after their father misses afterschool pickup The cafeteria was empty and silent. Only two people were there, shivering, naive, and alone. My brother and I.
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An Unusual Haircut

Memoir Age 9 Published October 25, 2023 by Carys Kim

Carys and her family shave their heads in support of her grandmother, who has cancer. Bzzzzzzzzzzz. The clipper buzzed through my brother Noah’s hair.
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Dwelling on a Memory

Memoir Age 11 Published June 7, 2023 by Micki Mermelstein

This piece contains some additional resources for educators. Click here to read them. Alone at her family’s Country House, once a gathering place for “The Cousins,” the narrator reflects on s...
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The Adventures of Jane and Louise: Creek Cleanup

Memoir Age 11 Published March 31, 2023 by Louise Johnson

Cousins Jane and Louise turn a boring morning watching their brothers play soccer into a fun, meaningful adventure I leaned against the window, the cold glass sending a shiver through my body.
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Fond Memories

Memoir Age 11 Published March 5, 2023 by Gabrielle McCaskill

Before moving to New York, the narrator recalls some of her favorite moments and places in Bellevue “GABBY!! Hurry up! We’re going to be late.” My sister’s voice echoed from the bottom of t...
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Coins

Memoir Age 11 Published March 3, 2023 by Talia Tarason

Viewing her great-grandpa’s coin collection, the narrator realizes the power of keepsakes I looked up at my great-grandpa’s picture. “Dad,” I asked, “what coins did my great-grandpa have?
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Reading with My Sister

Memoir Age 12 Published January 15, 2023 by Minghan Tang

The narrator recalls quiet mornings reading with their sister When I was four years old, I moved to America with my mom and older sister and brother.
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The Apartment

Memoir Age 12 Published December 28, 2022 by Viviana Perez

The narrator says goodbye to her great-grandmother’s apartment Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 I’m going to miss Gram’s apartment a lot. I wish we could stay longer.
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