When I Accidentally Drew an Arc around My Butterfly

by Norah Lu Age 7

Published November 30, 2023

The narrator turns a mistake into something beautiful I had just finished sketching a butterfly at my school desk. I...
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Shutters

by Lily Harlan Age 11

Published September 20, 2022

A tornado warning disrupts a regular school day “This is not open book. You have twenty minutes. And . ....
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Chinese Test

by Mason Li Age 8

Published June 1, 2022

For Mason, a Chinese test feels like an odyssey It is time for the Chinese test to begin. I pick...
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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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Panorama

by Ryan Behr Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

When a strict teacher confronts Ryan, a special day takes a turn for the worse I walked into the gymnasium...
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A Secret Untold

by Emerson Dennis Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

Months after an embarrassing incident at school, Emerson is faced with a difficult decision The most traumatizing thing that happened...
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Never Ask Me

by Kelly Chan Age 11

Published February 1, 2022

Kelly recalls a time when her greatest fear in the classroom was realized I sat up on the cold stool...
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Honey Dipped in Celery

by Ava Cai Age 12

Published February 1, 2022

Ava feels trapped at school in her classroom during reading time The quiet classroom was like a prison. The lights...
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The Read Aloud

by Sophia Hammond Age 11

Published October 17, 2021

When the writer struggled with reading, it seemed like everyone was willing to help her improve except her teacher There...
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The Piano

by Violet Lou Age 10

Published September 1, 2021

Violet can’t wait to start playing the piano “Do you play the piano?” my friend asked me. “No,” I replied....
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