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The Devaluation of the Teen by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published February 4, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Adolescence, the critical time in the life of any person when they transition to adulthood. The rite of passage in many cultures. Nowadays, the perception of teens brings images of a spoiled, coddled generation, glued to their screens. Perhaps our society puts little value in giving the youth responsibility, but rather wants to protect these formative years.

Weekly Creativity #291 | Flash Contest #64: Write a Story About a Person Finding a Secret Passageway

Post Published February 4, 2024 by Sage Millen

Write a story about a person finding a secret passageway. Where does it lead?

Poetry Soup – Ep. 15: “Witchgrass” by Louise Gluck

Post Published February 4, 2024 by Emma Hoff

Transcript: Hello, and welcome to Poetry Soup. I’m your host, Emma Catherine Hoff. There’s been a short break, but Poetry Soup is back, with “Witchgrass,” by the late Louise Gluck. Louise Gluck was born on April 22, 1943 in New York City. She wrote 12 books of poetry, including The Wild Iris, which I will be reading from today.

A Collector’s Armory Ep. 2: Collecting at a Young Age by Ayaan Pirani, 12

Post Published January 28, 2024 by Ayaan Pirani

Welcome to A Collector’s Armory. This is a podcast about collecting different things throughout the stages of life. As you might remember from Episode 1, an armory is a place where weapons are kept, but I’m using the word broadly to name a place where any collectible could be stored. I’ll be your host, Ayaan Pirani, and I have been collecting items for a long time.

Weekly Creativity #290: Write a Story Entirely in Tweets

Post Published January 28, 2024 by Molly Torinus

Write a story entirely in tweets or other social media posts.

Marketplace by Jeremy Lim, 11

Post Published January 28, 2024 by Jeremy Lim

The chatter of people is an ambience in the background as we near the Pike Place Market on Pike Street. A jazz band is playing in the distance, near a Starbucks, and as I near the entrance of the market, I can’t help but smile. A magician stands there, a sign proclaiming that for a quarter, he could tell you what day of the week you were born on, and for a dollar, he would do any magic trick you...

Weekly Creativity #286 | Flash Contest #63: Write a Story Based on an Unexpected Response to a “Would You Rather” Question

Post Published December 30, 2023 by Molly Torinus

Write a story based on an unexpected answer to a “Would You Rather” question. Why did the character respond in that way?

The Devaluation of the Teen by Schamil Saeed, 11

Weekly Creativity #291 | Flash Contest #64: Write a Story About a Person Finding a Secret Passageway

Poetry Soup – Ep. 15: “Witchgrass” by Louise Gluck

A Collector’s Armory Ep. 2: Collecting at a Young Age by Ayaan Pirani, 12

Weekly Creativity #290: Write a Story Entirely in Tweets

Marketplace by Jeremy Lim, 11

Weekly Creativity #289: Write a Story About Your Own Life Where Somebody Else is the Main Character

Weekly Creativity #288: Use a Collection of Homemade Instruments to Make a Song

Weekly Creativity #287: Draw a Scene at a Hairdresser, Barber Shop, or Pet Salon

Weekly Creativity #286 | Flash Contest #63: Write a Story Based on an Unexpected Response to a “Would You Rather” Question

The Devaluation of the Teen by Schamil Saeed, 11

Weekly Creativity #291 | Flash Contest #64: Write a Story About a Person Finding a Secret Passageway

Poetry Soup – Ep. 15: “Witchgrass” by Louise Gluck

A Collector’s Armory Ep. 2: Collecting at a Young Age by Ayaan Pirani, 12

Weekly Creativity #290: Write a Story Entirely in Tweets

Marketplace by Jeremy Lim, 11

Weekly Creativity #289: Write a Story About Your Own Life Where Somebody Else is the Main Character

Weekly Creativity #288: Use a Collection of Homemade Instruments to Make a Song

Weekly Creativity #287: Draw a Scene at a Hairdresser, Barber Shop, or Pet Salon

Weekly Creativity #286 | Flash Contest #63: Write a Story Based on an Unexpected Response to a “Would You Rather” Question

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