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The Silver Lining of 2020

2020 was a disastrous year, but many good things came out of it. There’s a quote that says, “Sometimes you ...

Sherlock Holmes

Every year, thousands of characters are formulated, some are loved, some are hated, some are dismissed, some are complex, some ...
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Notes on our Nation, an inauguration day poem by Sofie, 10

We the People have been creating cacophony dissonant chords and jagged notes, scattered rests and twisted octaves the chaotic melody ...

Stone Soup Author Interview: Enni Harlan

Stone Soup contributor and 20-21 intern Anya Geist, 14, talks with three time winner of the Weekly Flash Contest Enni ...

Stone Soup Author Interview: Liam Hancock

Stone Soup contributor and 20-21 intern Anya Geist, 14, talks to Liam Hancock, 12, about inspiration, persevering after rejection, and ...
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A Day in the Life of a Sixth Grader

7:15 am- When my alarm goes off, I always wonder if I could just throw it on the ground, then ...

Last Stop on Market Street, Reviewed by Samuel Phillips, age 12

Despite being a picture book for young readers, Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña, won the ...

Rooftoppers, Reviewed by Nina Vigil, age 10

Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell is my favorite book of all time. It's an absolute must read for anyone who likes adventure, ...

Wonder, Reviewed by Grace Dotson, age 9

Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, is a story about a fifth grade boy named August Pullman (Auggie for short). Auggie ...

The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky, Reviewed by Raven J. Callaway-Kidd, age 11

In Holly Schindler’s book, The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky, there are two kinds of people: the ones that shine ...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Reviewed by Laura Chiu, age 12

Opening Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, I felt almost like I was in fourth grade again-overly eager, attentive, and ...

Hoops: Elle of the Ball, Reviewed by Christine Chang, age 10

In Hoops: Elle of the Ball, Elle is the type of girl who would prefer basketball over dancing. Especially since ...