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The Hummingbird Whisperer

by Michael Chao Age 13

Published June 1, 2022

First Times

by Claire Pan Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

Claire recalls a day of many “firsts” Waiting for the bus was stressful, maybe in part because it was so new this time. Throughout elementary school at Bank Street, I had never taken the bus,...

Panorama

by Ryan Behr Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

When a strict teacher confronts Ryan, a special day takes a turn for the worse I walked into the gymnasium and saw the face of Ms. Himmel, the one teacher I never wanted to see...

A Secret Untold

by Emerson Dennis Age 11

Published May 1, 2022

Drive

by Audrey Tushman Age 12

Published April 1, 2022

A Magical Moment at Meow City

by Elise Cheung Age 8

Published April 1, 2022

The narrator meets a remarkable kitten at the Houtong Cat Village in Taiwan I grinned from ear to ear as a cat cautiously strolled up to me and sniffed my hand, looking for food bits....

Accomplishment, the New First Place

by Augusta Koch-Cochrane Age 12

Published April 1, 2022

Me and the Dripping AC

by Anusha Ranjan Age 7

Published March 1, 2022

Bar Harbor

by Lila Carpenter Age 11

Published March 1, 2022

Saying goodbye to her sister for the summer, the author wrestles with sadness, anger, and confusion All the boxes were in the apartment, and we got a good look at it for the first time....

The Flight of the Fatal Arrow

by Roy Kim Age 13

Published March 1, 2022

The Hummingbird Whisperer

Memoir Age 13 Published June 1, 2022 by Michael Chao

After finding two abandoned baby hummingbirds, Michael must work hard to keep them alive It was a lazy day in the month of May when I got that so-memorable phone call from my sometimes-bothersome twin sister, May. “Michael, hurry, hurry, come over!” screamed my sister, who was practicing tennis with Mom at a nearby tennis court. “Why? I’m busy!” I shouted back.

First Times

Memoir Age 11 Published May 1, 2022 by Claire Pan

Claire recalls a day of many “firsts” Waiting for the bus was stressful, maybe in part because it was so new this time. Throughout elementary school at Bank Street, I had never taken the bus, and I most certainly didn’t go alone. I always went with my brother Eric and my mom in the subway or in a taxi, New York City family that we are. This time was different, however.

Panorama

Memoir Age 11 Published May 1, 2022 by Ryan Behr

When a strict teacher confronts Ryan, a special day takes a turn for the worse I walked into the gymnasium and saw the face of Ms. Himmel, the one teacher I never wanted to see there on that special day. She was one of two teachers always patrolling our classroom. She was strict toward everyone except my friend Jim. She was always kind to him.

A Secret Untold

Memoir Age 11 Published May 1, 2022 by Emerson Dennis

Months after an embarrassing incident at school, Emerson is faced with a difficult decision The most traumatizing thing that happened to me in all of elementary school took place in the fall of third grade. What is this? Oh, what happened to poor eight-year-old Emerson? Did a dear pet die? Was she tragically injured? No. Stuff like that doesn’t really happen to me.

Drive

Memoir Age 12 Published April 1, 2022 by Audrey Tushman

“I’m an average gymnast. To me, competition isn’t always about winning. It’s about the drive.” I nervously step into the arena, itching at my rhinestone-covered leotard. My hair is pulled back in a tight bun as voices echo off the ceiling that soars above my head. The cold concrete floor tickles my bare feet. I search for my teammates and spot them at the far side of the room.

A Magical Moment at Meow City

Memoir Age 8 Published April 1, 2022 by Elise Cheung

The narrator meets a remarkable kitten at the Houtong Cat Village in Taiwan I grinned from ear to ear as a cat cautiously strolled up to me and sniffed my hand, looking for food bits. I was so delighted to finally arrive at Meow City! In June 2019, my family took a trip to Taiwan to visit my relatives.

Accomplishment, the New First Place

Memoir Age 12 Published April 1, 2022 by Augusta Koch-Cochrane

Competing in a horse show prompts some self-reflection My heart almost stopped when my mom parked our gray Honda minivan on the grounds of the annual Halloween Horse Show. Horses were everywhere. Horses being led, horses being groomed, horses being tacked and warmed up. The usually quiet grounds of Hybid Farm looked like a beehive.

Me and the Dripping AC

Memoir Age 7 Published March 1, 2022 by Anusha Ranjan

A malfunctioning air conditioner provides an unexpected opportunity for imaginative play One day, I was watching my tablet in my study room, and I heard a strange sound. I looked where the sound was coming from, and I saw the AC dripping some cold water. I switched the AC off. I then brought a bowl to keep water from spilling on the floor. Soon the bowl got filled up with water.

Bar Harbor

Memoir Age 11 Published March 1, 2022 by Lila Carpenter

Saying goodbye to her sister for the summer, the author wrestles with sadness, anger, and confusion All the boxes were in the apartment, and we got a good look at it for the first time. It was small but cute, with its baby-blue wallpaper and overstuffed crimson armchair. Alex cast delighted glances around the room, barely able to stand still. “Oh my god, Mom, it’s so cute!

The Flight of the Fatal Arrow

Memoir Age 13 Published March 1, 2022 by Roy Kim

The author, also known as “the Misfortunate One,” learns an important lesson from the Vile Tree The story you are about to read is a story of idiocy, disaster; it includes attempts and confession, and a lesson. It is a story of a Fatal Arrow, a Vile Tree, the Use, the Mode, and the Means, and it is a story of a Misfortunate One.

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