The City

by Aila Monacelli Schrider Age 11

Published March 12, 2024

The narrator celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of New York City I step out of my school, and immediately...
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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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With Expression Comes Connection

by Kayla Song Age 13

Published January 15, 2023

The narrator celebrates the beauty of ballet Since I was three years old, ballet has played a huge role in...
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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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The Magic Desk

by Noah Xia Age 9

Published October 28, 2022

An ode to a desk It’s heavy, old, and has scribbles all over its body. But it is mine, and...
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Drive

by Audrey Tushman Age 12

Published April 1, 2022

“I’m an average gymnast. To me, competition isn’t always about winning. It’s about the drive.” I nervously step into the...
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Believing

by Lily Shi Age 11

Published February 16, 2021

Waiting to hear if she and her dance teammates won nationals, Lily reflects on the ups and downs they met...
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Art, Music, and My Piano

by Claire Jiang

Published September 20, 2020

My life would not be the same without music. Without art. *          *       ...
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One Hop at a Time

by Sara Heller, Art by Sage Millen

Published March 20, 2020

After a bad fall shakes her confidence as a ballerina, Sara resolves to get stronger The thin black straps from...
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