Family
— Music to the Ears Emily Collins, 12 One year, two months, and eight days. Is that really how long it’s been? Amber wondered, slipping her slender right foot into the...
— “Boo!” Arthur yelled, which ended up scaring him more than it scared Aleya. “Ooh,” Aleya said in a bored tone, rolling her eyes. “That was soooooo scary.” Arthur frowned. “But...
— Picture Day (William’s class; taught this week by Madeline and Liam) By Peri Gordon, 11 “I don’t think you understand,” sighed the principal. “If a child misses Picture Day, there...
— Interview a grandparent or older friend about a memorable moment from their childhood. Then, turn that memory into a first-person story, written from their point of view. Submit your entries here.
— “Prisha! Pack your bag! We are going to the beach for your birthday!” My mom declares. It was true, my 8th birthday was coming up. I am always super excited...
— It was a sunny day and the birds were all singing. I imagined that I could understand them. “You did it-you did it-you did it you’ll never get-a-way.” it was...
— “Why must you go now, oh father?” said the little ones, as the answer still is not found. “I am terribly sorry, but I must help your mother,” says father....
— Practical Advice “I drew a good picture today. You wanna see?” I asked. “I heard that if you cut off a chicken’s head, it’llkeep running. That true?” asked Uncle Morris,...
— Muma always said, “No ghosts, Zeline. If you ever meet one, turn away and run.” before I went to sleep. And even though I knew the stories of ghosts were...