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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A Rainy Day

by Caden Wang Age 12

Published February 1, 2022

A collection of brief meditations on place Outside, I slowly stomped through the leaves on a path that connects two...
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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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I Say It Drizzles, You Say It Pours

by Sonia Teodorescu Age 13

Published February 1, 2022

A meditation on what makes each of us unique—and strange Lauren has declared that I am officially an alien. She...
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The Peacock

by Jack Moody Age 10

Published November 4, 2021

An unexpected visitor alights on the writer’s roof It just stood there, like it was supposed to be there. It...
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Let It Be

by Billie Brown Age 12

Published November 4, 2021

The writer learns a valuable lesson after bringing home a pet worm As I crawled through the lush grass, I...
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Rain, Rain, Go Away

by Yanling Lin Age 10

Published November 4, 2021

An outdoor field trip goes ahead as planned, despite the torrential downpour The rain was pounding down hard as I...
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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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Gentle Hands

by Michelle Wang Age 12

Published October 17, 2021

It’s Michelle’s first day of school, and all she wants is to be in bed at home, with the familiar...
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The Day the Sky was Orange

by Raya Ilieva Age 10

Published October 17, 2021

When will our world go back to normal?” the narrator wondered, as smoke blanketed the California sky during the pandemic...
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