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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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Halloween Guilt

by Yanling Lin Age 12

Published October 24, 2023

When neighbors leave Halloween candy unattended, how much is right to take? Every year on Halloween night, I spot something...
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Kindergarten

by Avaline Mikhasiuta Age 11

Published August 6, 2023

Avaline is afraid to start kindergarten It was May 2016. I had just turned five. My mom and I were...
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What the Waves Told Me

by Xi Huang Age 10

Published August 6, 2023

After a powerful storm, the narrator’s relationship with the ocean is forever changed. Our house in Florida was situated right...
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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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My Changes Over the Third Grade Year

by Ella Fu Age 8

Published June 6, 2023

Ella reflects on the lessons she learned over the past school year While I was riding home during a car...
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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 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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Who Would Win?

by Sophie Li Age 10

Published March 4, 2023

The narrator wonders what to do when a competitor lies about the outcome of a race What if a lobster...
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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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Halloween Guilt

Memoir Age 12 Published October 24, 2023 by Yanling Lin

When neighbors leave Halloween candy unattended, how much is right to take? Every year on Halloween night, I spot something bewildering. I spot something that makes me audibly gasp, guffaw, or simply...
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Kindergarten

Memoir Age 11 Published August 6, 2023 by Avaline Mikhasiuta

Avaline is afraid to start kindergarten It was May 2016. I had just turned five. My mom and I were sitting at our large glass table in our New York apartment drinking matcha tea.
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What the Waves Told Me

Memoir Age 10 Published August 6, 2023 by Xi Huang

After a powerful storm, the narrator’s relationship with the ocean is forever changed. Our house in Florida was situated right next to the ocean. There was a big deck, and I liked to stand on it an...
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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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My Changes Over the Third Grade Year

Memoir Age 8 Published June 6, 2023 by Ella Fu

Ella reflects on the lessons she learned over the past school year While I was riding home during a car ride on the last day of school, I gave myself a question: “Do I think this school year was wo...
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Salt

Memoir Age 11 Published April 1, 2023 by Amber Zhao

The narrator recalls a memorable trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast People call the Gold Coast Australia’s Miami. They sing the praises of how it attracts swarms of tourists to a world where sk...
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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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Who Would Win?

Memoir Age 10 Published March 4, 2023 by Sophie Li

The narrator wonders what to do when a competitor lies about the outcome of a race What if a lobster and a crab bumped into each other? Who do you think would win?
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