Coming of Age

Stories·Lucy Rados — He clutched his child close. The imposing background provided a drastic change in landscape from what the father and son were used to. Elliot had been raised here at Manchester...

Editorial· — My Starduster Friends Julia Marcus, 13 It’s Friday the 13th. Rosie doesn’t believe in superstitions, but she can’t shake the feeling that today’s an unlucky day. In what way, she...

Editorial· — Write a series of titles for stories or poems you have not yet written.

Curriculum· — Write about what would happen to novel or fairytale characters if they existed in real life. Think about practical conventions that might surprise them. For example, Prince Charming (Sleeping Beauty)...

Curriculum· — Write a story backwards. In other words, start with the conclusion, then explain what happened that led up to the action or event.

Curriculum· — Write about your future. What will a typical day be like for your adult self? Will you still live near where you live now? Will you have the same friends?...

Curriculum· — Choose one of these opening lines from classic novels, and use it as the starting point for your own short story. “There was no possibility of taking a walk that...

Stories·Dinesh Krishnan — The Storm By Aditi Dinesh, 11 years Lynn took a deep breath. She sat up straight and started to play. Her fingers flowed over the keys like a stream on...

Editorial· — One Week in Novel Coronavirus Time Sophia Zhang, 12 Day 1 Today I have class, online, and we prepare for the final exam, and then we will have holiday. Our...

Curriculum· — Write about the first time you tried a food, whether you liked it or didn’t like it. What did it smell like? What did you expect it to taste like?...