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The international literary project for students 8 - 18. Stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists since 1973.

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Tig & Lomster

by Dylan Scrivener

Published May 19, 2021

"Good morning, Tig," says Sun. "Morning, Sun," says Tig. "Why are you in such a hurry today?" asked Sun. "I...
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Faded

by Vikram Khurana Age 10

Published May 11, 2021

Faded by Jaya Khurana, Age 10 (inspired by William’s Writers’ Workshop, May 1, 2021) The creaking of doors is loud...
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“Fly” (Conner, May 1st)

by Vani Narayanan Age 13

Published May 3, 2021

“Fly” By Aditi Nair, 13 Midlothian, VA Bouncing off the white fluffs, she went into the air. Gliding and soaring...
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The Daughter of the Trees (William)

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published May 1, 2021

The forest looms over me, the trees seemingly patronizing me with every step. I shift my backpack on my shoulders...
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Writing Workshop #38: Sense of Place–Beyond Geography

by Jane Levi

Published April 23, 2021

An update from our thirty-eighth Writing Workshop A summary of the workshop held on Saturday April 17, plus some of...
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The House That Didn’t Fit In – 4/17 (Conner)

by Anya Geist Age 14

Published April 20, 2021

And the whole house seemed to not quite fit in, always a bit out-of-place. The floors were old and scuffed...
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The two- faced forest

by Gia Porwal Age 10

Published April 20, 2021

On the long dull pathway, the jubilant forest seemed alit with the sunlight peeking through the leaves of trees. Not...
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Travelogue: Saudi Arabia

by Gia Porwal

Published April 19, 2021

Saudi Arabia, officially known as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is located on the western part of Asia. It is...
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A Day of Games (Conner, April 17th, First Prompt for the use of “and”)

by Vani Narayanan Age 12

Published April 19, 2021

A Day of Games By Aditi Nair, 12 Andtheskybluewavesreflectedasilveryglow,eagerlyinvitingchildrentodivein.Thewaves bouncedaroundinjoy,encompassingeveryspaceofthesmalllagoonlikeablackhole devouringeverythinginitsvicinity.Thecuriousandcarefreefromthelotponderedaboutallof the adventurous games they could play. “Let’sgoin!Thewavesarecallingus,”oneofthemcriedashetrudgedhiswaythroughthewet sand and...
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The Dance of the Sea – (4/17 – William)

by Josh Elman Age 11

Published April 18, 2021

The Dance of the Sea Rays of orange evening sunlight flew down the coastline,taking a calm breeze and charming birdcalls...
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Tig & Lomster

Post Published May 19, 2021 by Dylan Scrivener

"Good morning, Tig," says Sun. "Morning, Sun," says Tig. "Why are you in such a hurry today?" asked Sun. "I have to get to the park before everyone else gets there." "Why is that?
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Faded

Post Age 10 Published May 11, 2021 by Vikram Khurana

Faded by Jaya Khurana, Age 10 (inspired by William’s Writers’ Workshop, May 1, 2021) The creaking of doors is loud in the silence The whistling wind never comes to a halt The presence of a ghost i...
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“Fly” (Conner, May 1st)

Post Age 13 Published May 3, 2021 by Vani Narayanan

“Fly” By Aditi Nair, 13 Midlothian, VA Bouncing off the white fluffs, she went into the air. Gliding and soaring with the expressionless winds. Gliding and soaring with the youthful cheers.
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The Daughter of the Trees (William)

Post Age 13 Published May 1, 2021 by Madeline Kline

The forest looms over me, the trees seemingly patronizing me with every step. I shift my backpack on my shoulders and quicken my pace. Creepy as it is, this forest isn’t dangerous.
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Writing Workshop #38: Sense of Place–Beyond Geography

Post Published April 23, 2021 by Jane Levi

An update from our thirty-eighth Writing Workshop A summary of the workshop held on Saturday April 17, plus some of the output published below In his first class in the spring 2021 series, William v...
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The House That Didn’t Fit In – 4/17 (Conner)

Post Age 14 Published April 20, 2021 by Anya Geist

And the whole house seemed to not quite fit in, always a bit out-of-place. The floors were old and scuffed but regal nevertheless, so whenever I saw them I was reminded of the days when a creaky old h...
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The two- faced forest

Post Age 10 Published April 20, 2021 by Gia Porwal

On the long dull pathway, the jubilant forest seemed alit with the sunlight peeking through the leaves of trees. Not mentioning, how lush it was!!! The deep, verdant grass felt softer than any bedshee...
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Travelogue: Saudi Arabia

Post Published April 19, 2021 by Gia Porwal

Saudi Arabia, officially known as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is located on the western part of Asia. It is the 5th largest country in Asia and is 2nd largest Arabian country.
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A Day of Games (Conner, April 17th, First Prompt for the use of “and”)

Post Age 12 Published April 19, 2021 by Vani Narayanan

A Day of Games By Aditi Nair, 12 Andtheskybluewavesreflectedasilveryglow,eagerlyinvitingchildrentodivein.Thewaves bouncedaroundinjoy,encompassingeveryspaceofthesmalllagoonlikeablackhole devouringevery...
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The Dance of the Sea – (4/17 – William)

Post Age 11 Published April 18, 2021 by Josh Elman

The Dance of the Sea Rays of orange evening sunlight flew down the coastline,taking a calm breeze and charming birdcalls along. A stripof street, shimmering into the sunset glow, separated the sea fro...
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