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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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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The Bakery

by Rubina Davila Age 13

Published April 27, 2021

A visit to a favorite Los Angeles bakery sparks a series of memories about the writer’s family When I walked...
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The Miscarriage

by Alina Khilchenko, Art by Claire Jiang

Published October 19, 2020

The cold breeze hit my face when I walked through the school gates. My hair was flying in the air....
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Actual Dads

by Beatriz Lindemann, Art by Nolan Mealer

Published October 18, 2020

“Which one’s your actual dad?” I get asked that a lot. They are both my actual dads. They both raise...
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Legacy

by Claire Jiang

Published September 21, 2020

Let me tell you a story about my family. *          *          *...
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The House with The Ugly Fence

by Claire Jiang

Published September 20, 2020

My house is wonderful. In its own way. When we moved in five years ago, it was pretty broken down....
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The Time I Learned of Death

by Ilina Chaudhury, Art by Lila Raj

Published September 18, 2020

In my memory, my grandmother is the figure of kindness, the perfect role model. That’s how I will always remember...
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Skull Tumor

by John Lash

Published February 1, 2020

An unexpected illness changes a boy’s life “Sit down,” my mom said with a smile. “Let me tell you the...
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Alone

by Ugochinyere Agbaeze

Published February 1, 2020

“What if I’m alone forever?” the narrator wonders when her mother isn’t waiting at the bus stop Boom! Crackle! It...
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