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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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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Unconditionally

by Louise Johnson Age 11

Published October 25, 2022

The narrator finally has enough money to buy the tea set she’s coveted—but at what cost? I should have felt...
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Building a Cathedral: An Interview with My Grandfather

by Georgia Marshall Age 13

Published October 24, 2022

Inspired by a conversation with her grandfather, the writer reflects on what makes a meaningful life Almost eight hundred years...
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Love Language

by Marti Wong Age 13

Published October 15, 2022

The writer recalls two different moments when she and her grandparents connected, despite a large cultural and linguistic gap The...
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Trapped

by Mengxin Sun Age 13

Published October 15, 2022

Stuck on a ride at an indoor water park, the narrator panics “Fine! Let’s just get it over with.” I...
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A New Yoda

by Iwan Lee Age 10

Published September 21, 2022

The narrator recalls the day she brought her dog, Yoda, home Screech!!! Our car came to a halt at a...
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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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Bean

by Carolina Ulloa-Compton Age 11

Published September 20, 2022

Bored during nap time, the narrator begins playing with a bean It was nap time, and the lights were out....
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Sunspots

by Kathleen Werth Age 12

Published September 1, 2022

A reflection on the moon and sun The sun is odd. We need it to survive. If we get too...
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