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

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Imogen’s Journey

by Camille Scott Age 12

Published October 25, 2023

That morning, the Bernsteins had risen early, creating quite a commotion as they set about preparing breakfast and making sure...
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Lost Memories

by Deeksha Rajesh Age 12

Published November 19, 2022

All I could see was death. The constant shots of gunfire rattled my eardrums and sent chills all the way...
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My Journey in the Curtain

by Anya Geist

Published April 27, 2020

To protect themselves from Hitler, Ayden’s family must split up MARCH. MARCH. The sounds and sights of the dozens of...
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William’s Journal

by Eli Spaulding, Art by Sophia Torres

Published March 1, 2020

After years of digging for artifacts from World War III, James finds something valuable “Still nothing?” asks Peter, his nose...
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Sky Blue Hijab

by Seoyon Kim Age 12

Published December 1, 2019

A journalist travels to a refugee camp to report on the Syrian Civil War I twist the fake wedding ring...
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The Bullet

By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Published February 25, 2017

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that...
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Memoirs of a Soldier

By Arielle Gorin, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

Published January 5, 2017

On that day in 1939, Ben was only ten years old. Yet, as he sat sipping cream soda in his...
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Hungry

By Tran Nguyen, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

Published December 16, 2016

It was summer and our family was eating dinner. We were eating food I didn't like. For dinner we had...
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World War II Story

By Asif Rahman, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

Published December 8, 2016

I was lying in my bunk, listening to the waves rocking the sides of the Yorktown when I heard the...
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The Great Chessboard

By Will Ilgen, Illustrated by Andrew Smith

Published November 30, 2016

A Story of the Civil War [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was early dawn on July 1, 1863. The cool breeze crept through...
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Imogen’s Journey

Story Age 12 Published October 25, 2023 by Camille Scott

That morning, the Bernsteins had risen early, creating quite a commotion as they set about preparing breakfast and making sure nothing was going to be left behind.
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Lost Memories

Story Age 12 Published November 19, 2022 by Deeksha Rajesh

All I could see was death. The constant shots of gunfire rattled my eardrums and sent chills all the way to my bones. A continuous torrent of fire came from behind every tree in the forest.
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My Journey in the Curtain

Story Published April 27, 2020 by Anya Geist

To protect themselves from Hitler, Ayden’s family must split up MARCH. MARCH. The sounds and sights of the dozens of uniformed men who walked beneath our fourth-floor apartment were tormenting.
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William’s Journal

Story Published March 1, 2020 by Eli Spaulding, Art by Sophia Torres

After years of digging for artifacts from World War III, James finds something valuable “Still nothing?” asks Peter, his nose pointed down at me like a beak.
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Sky Blue Hijab

Story Age 12 Published December 1, 2019 by Seoyon Kim

A journalist travels to a refugee camp to report on the Syrian Civil War I twist the fake wedding ring on my finger nervously. It’s a cheap copper ring that I superglued a rhinestone to.
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The Bullet

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that soon melted away. There was an explosion, gunshots, more explosions, more gunshots. I knew the sound.
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Memoirs of a Soldier

Story Published January 5, 2017 By Arielle Gorin, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

On that day in 1939, Ben was only ten years old. Yet, as he sat sipping cream soda in his father's store, his legs dangling off the high wooden stool, Ben felt almost as old and wise as Heinrich Goldb...
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Hungry

Story Published December 16, 2016 By Tran Nguyen, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

It was summer and our family was eating dinner. We were eating food I didn't like. For dinner we had liver, broccoli and beans. I was hungry but I didn't feel like eating liver or broccoli.
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World War II Story

Story Published December 8, 2016 By Asif Rahman, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

I was lying in my bunk, listening to the waves rocking the sides of the Yorktown when I heard the sound. It wasn't much, just a slight splash in the water, but when you have been living on an aircraft...
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The Great Chessboard

Story Published November 30, 2016 By Will Ilgen, Illustrated by Andrew Smith

A Story of the Civil War It was early dawn on July 1, 1863. The cool breeze crept through the hills. Sunlight swarmed over the long and copious lines of tents. Not a soul stirred.
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