Stone Soup Magazine
— A girl who hates bugs learns to care for butterflies with her aunt in China, discovering that all life has meaning and purpose.
— A five-year-old battles wind and waves in a canoe during an Adirondack storm, discovering strength and joy amid the chaos.
— A girl flees anger and homework to climb her beloved tree, where rough bark and height transform fury into tears and finally clarity.
— A basketball player reflects on how the game remains constant from third grade through high school, despite physical changes and growing skill.
— During a sixth-grade math test, a perfectionist student spirals into panic until a photo of her baby cousin reminds her that love doesn't depend on being perfect.
— An eight-year-old boy faces his fear when his father dares him to go outside during Hurricane Matthew, discovering both the storm's power and his father's protective nature.