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“Crossing the Amazon” by Sania Hernandez, 10

Post Published June 20, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Sania Hernandez is a talented, young songwriter. Listen to her song, "Crossing the Amazon," below!
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Stone Soup Author Interview Series: Emma Hoff Discusses An Archeology of the Future

Post Published June 19, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

A conversation between Sofie Dardzinski, 13, and Emma Hoff, 12, discussing Hoff’s poetry collection, An Archeology of the Future.
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Sight, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 13

Review Published June 17, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

When my mother asked my brother and me to watch the new movie Sight, centered around a Chinese immigrant’s journey, I hesitated. I am usually interested in movies with fast-paced action and adventur...
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All the Light We Cannot See, Reviewed by Kimberly Wang, 13

Post Published June 9, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a historical fiction novel centered around two teenagers during World War II in Europe. It details the journeys of Marie-Laure LeBlanc and Werner Pfenni...
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Akata Witch, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 13

Post Published June 9, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

In Nnedi Okorafor’s captivating fantasy novel Akata Witch, first published in 2011, knowledge takes center stage. Sunny Nwazue, the main protagonist, grapples with her dual identity as an albino gir...
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“We’re Not Alike” by Tate McRae, Reviewed by Priscilla Chow, 10

Post Published May 28, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

"We’re Not Alike" is a song I first heard at a mall. I like it because of Tate’s angelic voice and the upbeat tune. The song also reminded me of a recent breakup between my girl friends.
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Kreating Kombat: How One Video Game Caused National Controversy and Propelled Sega to the Top by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published May 23, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

The fighting game. That manly-man, beat ‘em up brawler that dominated arcades. Famous names that come to mind might include Namco’s Tekken series, or more likely Capcom’s outrageous Street Fight...
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Rescue, Reviewed by Emily Ke, 12

Post Published May 5, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

You’re running in a dark forest, the full moon’s light illuminating spots of the ground through the trees. Fallen leaves crinkle under your feet as you sprint mindlessly.
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Auggie & Me, Reviewed by Elaine Elizabeth Jinto, 13

Post Published April 20, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Friendships can be hard to keep up with. There are lots of times when we feel it would be easier to not be friends with someone, and lots of people test your loyalty everyday.
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Anne of Green Gables Series, Reviewed by Elaine Elizabeth Jinto, 13

Post Published April 20, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Change is always scary and sad. Once you get used to a particular change, there will be a new one. I dislike change and would like life to go on as it is now forever. But reading the Anne series by L.
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“Marjorie” by Taylor Swift, Reviewed by Priscilla Chow, 10

Post Published April 17, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

The song "Marjorie" is played in the movie Eras Tour in the Evermore leg of the concert, where I first heard it in early 2024. Ever since then, I have fallen in love with this song because the tune se...
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Sleeping Beauty’s Rose: Amorino Gelato by Priscilla Chow, 10

Post Published April 17, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Amorino is an ice cream shop based off of the two passions of co-founders Cristiano Sereni and Pablo Benassi: Italy and gelato. The first ever Amorino gelato shop was opened in 2002 in IIe Saint-Louis...
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A Short History of the Game Boy by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published April 14, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Over the years, there have been many attempts to capture the thrill of console games in a smaller, handheld package, but none have been as prolific as Nintendo’s Game Boy.
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Invisible Emmie, Reviewed by Maahika Challagulla, 12

Post Published April 14, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

The dictionary definition of invisible is “unable to be seen; not visible to the eye”. The middle school definition of invisible is not exactly the same.
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The Story of Marvel by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published March 29, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Superheroes, from Ancient Greece to Norse mythology, man has always been fascinated by the allure of beings possessing powers beyond human imagination. Something about gods and demigods brings awe, ho...
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The Rise of Nintendo by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published March 10, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Nintendo. The console that changed the world, for 40 years and still going, there’s no escaping that video games have influenced multiple generations.
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Scythe, Reviewed by Emily Ke, 12

Post Published March 10, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

I know. To think about the end of life, death, is a topic that everyone is scared to talk about. It is depressing to be honest, but after I read the sci-fi page-turner Scythe by Neal Shusterman, I was...
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The History of Soccer By Alex O’Hare, 10

Post Published February 19, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Even though soccer is played by millions around the globe, people do not talk about its history very often. Because of that, I am going to introduce you to the history of one of the greatest sports in...
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An Essay On Outrage By Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published February 19, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Have you ever heard your parents say, “Back in my day, life was so much more difficult. Kids these days are so spoiled”? You would be surprised to know that they were the spoiled hipsters of yeste...
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Stone Soup’s Contest Series

Post Published February 8, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Stone Soup is excited to announce our new contest series! We are now accepting submissions for our short story, poetry, and artwork prizes. We will select a single winner—one story, one poem, and on...
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