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Where young artists paint the world with words

The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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Born Free

By Emma Birches
Born Free
Masa is now in France. Her family was transferred from Lebanon and finally made it to her country of choice. She speaks fluent French and still loves to draw.