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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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Discovering the Magic of Erasers

by Xi Huang Age 10

Published January 15, 2023

A meditation on erasers Erasers are pure magic. Think—a simple little block that lies snugly in your palm. With a...
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Birthday Party Wonderings

by Oren Milgrom-Dorfman Age 12

Published June 1, 2022

After ten months without attending a birthday party, the narrator has developed a new appreciation for their rituals “Happy birthday...
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Me and the Dripping AC

by Anusha Ranjan Age 7

Published March 1, 2022

A malfunctioning air conditioner provides an unexpected opportunity for imaginative play One day, I was watching my tablet in my...
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I Say It Drizzles, You Say It Pours

by Sonia Teodorescu Age 13

Published February 1, 2022

A meditation on what makes each of us unique—and strange Lauren has declared that I am officially an alien. She...
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Loved

by GregoryScott Age 10

Published September 1, 2021

Will Gregory be able to write a memoir that will make his teacher cry? It was a normal day in...
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Discovering the Magic of Erasers

Memoir Age 10 Published January 15, 2023 by Xi Huang

A meditation on erasers Erasers are pure magic. Think—a simple little block that lies snugly in your palm. With a motion from your hand, it neatly removes all the ugly strokes and smudges from th...
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Birthday Party Wonderings

Memoir Age 12 Published June 1, 2022 by Oren Milgrom-Dorfman

After ten months without attending a birthday party, the narrator has developed a new appreciation for their rituals “Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!
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Me and the Dripping AC

Memoir Age 7 Published March 1, 2022 by Anusha Ranjan

A malfunctioning air conditioner provides an unexpected opportunity for imaginative play One day, I was watching my tablet in my study room, and I heard a strange sound.
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I Say It Drizzles, You Say It Pours

Memoir Age 13 Published February 1, 2022 by Sonia Teodorescu

A meditation on what makes each of us unique—and strange Lauren has declared that I am officially an alien. She declared it when we stood, or rather huddled, by the door as the rain supposedly �...
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Loved

Memoir Age 10 Published September 1, 2021 by GregoryScott

Will Gregory be able to write a memoir that will make his teacher cry? It was a normal day in these past few months of quarantine: attending online classes and doing work.
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