Stone Soup Magazine

Poetry·Oliver Halkett — A teen traces identity through three places — Ireland's moody skies and rocky beaches, England's hard books and rock music, and California's eternal summer — finding home in the scattered...

Artwork·Sage Millen

Personal Narrative·Evan Seungho Jee — A Korean student escapes winter's cold and the dread of cram school with a steaming cup of ramyun from a convenience store, finding momentary warmth and comfort.

Artwork·Madeline Male

Artwork·Sloane Kinney

Poetry·Charlotte Rosenthal-Noble — You are just one apple on a whole apple tree but the smallest seed will make the biggest difference eventually

Artwork·Madeline Cleveland

Story·Mia Atkinson — A widow, paralyzed by grief for ten years, finds her unfinished embroidery of the night sky and completes it, stitching herself back to wholeness.

Artwork·Tatum Lovely

Personal Narrative·Carys Kim — A girl overcomes her fear to shave her head in solidarity with her grandmother who has cancer, discovering unexpected strength in the act.