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Core Collapse Supernova (Conner)

by Emma Hoff Age 10

Published May 8, 2022

Core Collapse Supernova Stars between about eight and 25 solar masses die in acore collapse supernova, a Major League baseball...
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Dawn (William) – Saturday, 9/11

by Liam Hancock Age 14

Published November 27, 2021

The tree stands, its branches gnarled and twisted and folding in upon themselves. It has long since shed a bright...
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Free As a Bird

by Svitra Rajkumar Age 13

Published September 12, 2021

Free As a Bird Feathers flap, determined. Wings glide, graceful. “You can't be a bird If you don’t fly,” they...
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The Candle

by Josh Elman Age 11

Published July 2, 2021

The Candle Candle, candle, glimmering bright, like crimson leaves, a shining light, colors illuminating autumn’s night. Wax as white as...
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The Horse

by tilly marlow Age 11

Published June 28, 2021

The horse The horse sped through the halcyon forest heading to a calamitously clandestine destination derived from betrayal, hidden from...
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“The Ocean Oasis” (William) 6/5/21

by Pranjoli Sadhukha Age 11

Published June 7, 2021

The Ocean Oasis The water teemed with wild things.The turtle’s whimsical thoughts were in tune with the sparkling, smiling sun...
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Sacrifice of the Sea

by Lina Kim Age 11

Published June 5, 2021

Swimming seals sing songs of sacrifice, sending a seahorse to the sea floor. Tiny turtles turn and circle the swimming...
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Late Morning

by mia money Age 8

Published May 25, 2021

Late Morning The grassy arch, surrounded by hills covered with flowers and the bird’s sweet songs. I heard it too....
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Rain (Conner workshop on 5/22)

by Lucy Rados Age 14

Published May 22, 2021

It was raining- again. Just like it had been the day before, and the day before that, and the day...
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Artist’s Eye (William)

by Madeline Kline Age 13

Published May 22, 2021

I stand in the museum among my classmates, staring up at this small piece of history. The image stands out...
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Core Collapse Supernova (Conner)

Post Age 10 Published May 8, 2022 by Emma Hoff

Core Collapse Supernova Stars between about eight and 25 solar masses die in acore collapse supernova, a Major League baseball barrier has been broken, South Africa hit by rains, floods, news project ...
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Dawn (William) – Saturday, 9/11

Post Age 14 Published November 27, 2021 by Liam Hancock

The tree stands, its branches gnarled and twisted and folding in upon themselves. It has long since shed a bright tapestry of greens and oranges and yellows, ever-changing with the passing of time and...
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Free As a Bird

Post Age 13 Published September 12, 2021 by Svitra Rajkumar

Free As a Bird Feathers flap, determined. Wings glide, graceful. “You can't be a bird If you don’t fly,” they say. You can’t be a bird if you don’t try.
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The Candle

Post Age 11 Published July 2, 2021 by Josh Elman

The Candle Candle, candle, glimmering bright, like crimson leaves, a shining light, colors illuminating autumn’s night. Wax as white as winter snow drips like raindrops from the sky down the face of...
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The Horse

Post Age 11 Published June 28, 2021 by tilly marlow

The horse The horse sped through the halcyon forest heading to a calamitously clandestine destination derived from betrayal, hidden from the hatred of all.
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“The Ocean Oasis” (William) 6/5/21

Post Age 11 Published June 7, 2021 by Pranjoli Sadhukha

The Ocean Oasis The water teemed with wild things.The turtle’s whimsical thoughts were in tune with the sparkling, smiling sun and the beautiful blue-green bliss enveloping his shell.
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Sacrifice of the Sea

Post Age 11 Published June 5, 2021 by Lina Kim

Swimming seals sing songs of sacrifice, sending a seahorse to the sea floor. Tiny turtles turn and circle the swimming seahorse. Corals coo the carols of calmness, letting the little seahorse softly f...
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Late Morning

Post Age 8 Published May 25, 2021 by mia money

Late Morning The grassy arch, surrounded by hills covered with flowers and the bird’s sweet songs. I heard it too. So beautiful. The clouds, dancing to the music that echoes a thousand times off the...
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Rain (Conner workshop on 5/22)

Post Age 14 Published May 22, 2021 by Lucy Rados

It was raining- again. Just like it had been the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that. It made the inhabitants of Old Town bored and gloomy, making them look forward to a chanc...
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Artist’s Eye (William)

Post Age 13 Published May 22, 2021 by Madeline Kline

I stand in the museum among my classmates, staring up at this small piece of history. The image stands out to me, drawing me from the group. My artist’s eye catches even the smallest of details, lis...
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