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My City

By Maya Vilaplana, Illustrated by Camille Hoang Mai Davis

Published November 22, 2016

As the snow season ends, about two months late, I look out my window and see my beloved city. It...
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Muslim Girl

By Elena Tennant, Illustrated by Emma Kilgore Hine

Published November 22, 2016

CHAPTER ONE: LEYLA [dropcap]“[/dropcap][dropcap]W[/dropcap]ake up, Skylar!" hissed my older sister, Robin. "It's already eight-fifteen!" My groggy eyes adjusted to...
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Surprises at Sunrise

By Maria Lohr, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

Published November 22, 2016

I drowsily woke up to the voice of my sister, Emma, instructing me to wake up. I lifted one of...
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Dreams

By Justin Mai, Illustrated by Alex Hamilton

Published November 22, 2016

Berg woke up for the seventh time this week in a cold sweat. That same dream had invaded his subconscious...
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The View from Santa Chiara

By Mariel Dempster, Illustrated by Claire Neviaser

Published November 22, 2016

One thing was for certain, she never wanted to go. She never wanted to go to Santa Chiara. Francesca stared...
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Brutal Deluge

By Steven Lu, Illustrated by Ashley Burke

Published November 22, 2016

I looked through the small window of my new room, watching heavy streams of water galloping through the streets. Fortunately...
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My Last Summer’s Night

By Katherine Roth, Illustrated by Emily Rappleye

Published November 22, 2016

"Mommy! Mommy! Look what I found!" Trish squealed as she entered the living room, dragging behind her what appeared to...
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Where Time Forgot

By Sophia Stid, Illustrated by Melissa Moucka

Published November 22, 2016

"Sophia, honey, where are you going?" My mother's voice rises above the creak of the screen door. "Outside," I call...
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My Piano

By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

Published November 21, 2016

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of...
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Roses on the Water

By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Published November 21, 2016

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip...
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My City

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Maya Vilaplana, Illustrated by Camille Hoang Mai Davis

As the snow season ends, about two months late, I look out my window and see my beloved city. It is late at night, and still the bustle of the city sounds as alive as the day, more alive possibly.
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Muslim Girl

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Elena Tennant, Illustrated by Emma Kilgore Hine

CHAPTER ONE: LEYLA “Wake up, Skylar!" hissed my older sister, Robin. "It's already eight-fifteen!" My groggy eyes adjusted to the early morning light streaming through the window and I glanc...
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Surprises at Sunrise

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Maria Lohr, Illustrated by Noel Lunceford

I drowsily woke up to the voice of my sister, Emma, instructing me to wake up. I lifted one of my heavy eyelids and saw that my bouncy sister was hovering over me, fully dressed and ready for the day.
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Dreams

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Justin Mai, Illustrated by Alex Hamilton

Berg woke up for the seventh time this week in a cold sweat. That same dream had invaded his subconscious again, the dream where he is in the jungle, where through the thick brush he can make out a li...
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The View from Santa Chiara

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Mariel Dempster, Illustrated by Claire Neviaser

One thing was for certain, she never wanted to go. She never wanted to go to Santa Chiara. Francesca stared out the huge windows of the dining hall; the rain beat harder and harder against the window,...
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Brutal Deluge

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Steven Lu, Illustrated by Ashley Burke

I looked through the small window of my new room, watching heavy streams of water galloping through the streets. Fortunately for me, our house was located high on a hill.
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My Last Summer’s Night

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Katherine Roth, Illustrated by Emily Rappleye

"Mommy! Mommy! Look what I found!" Trish squealed as she entered the living room, dragging behind her what appeared to be a giant book. I set down the magazine I had been flipping through; there was s...
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Where Time Forgot

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Sophia Stid, Illustrated by Melissa Moucka

"Sophia, honey, where are you going?" My mother's voice rises above the creak of the screen door. "Outside," I call back. The door slams behind me as I step out into the purpling spring evening.
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My Piano

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of dust, but the vintage, rustic type of dust, the dust that gives the piano a cozy, charming feeling.
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Roses on the Water

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip gloss needs to be applied liberally, every few hours or so.
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