A New Home

by Mark Chen Age 12

Published May 14, 2024

Mark says goodbye to his familiar old apartment and neighborhood I woke with a start to the sight of empty,...
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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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Salt

by Amber Zhao Age 11

Published April 1, 2023

The narrator recalls a memorable trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast People call the Gold Coast Australia’s Miami. They sing the...
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The Deadly Pain

by Misha Joksic Age 11

Published October 28, 2022

The narrator is subsumed with fear and worry as a mysterious pain fills his stomach The afternoon sun shined hard...
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Losing Nani

by Maya Hooda Age 10

Published June 1, 2022

After her grandmother dies, Maya reflects on what she most loved about her This December, I lost my nani (granny)....
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Just One Letter Away

by Ia Sofocleous Age 11

Published June 1, 2022

It’s the last day of school before summer vacation, but Ia isn’t happy—it’s the last day she’ll see her best...
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Bar Harbor

by Lila Carpenter Age 11

Published March 1, 2022

Saying goodbye to her sister for the summer, the author wrestles with sadness, anger, and confusion All the boxes were...
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