To Be a Swan

by Alison Buick

Published January 27, 2016

  “And remember, auditions for Swan Lake are tomorrow!” Sydney’s ballet instructor, Elise, chirped. “Ballet class is dismissed!” “Syd, who...
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Where the Heart Is

by Amanda Valdovinos

Published January 26, 2016

Walking through the old, silent house was like walking through one of the photo albums in the big wooden chest...
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Writing Is Like Knitting

by Brittany Jullie

Published January 25, 2016

Writing is like knitting. When you write or knit properly and take time to learn the craft, you can enjoy...
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From Dust to Dreams

by Katharine Keller

Published January 23, 2016

The crunch of the pickup truck’s wheels and the sound of the girl’s breathing were all that could be heard...
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The Unfinished Jester

by Emma T. Capps

Published January 23, 2016

In Memoriam. Angelo Salvatore D’Amico, 1919–1989. That was what I wrote, at the bottom of the painting, in felt-tip pen....
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Wave Song

by Anna J. Mickle

Published January 23, 2016

A vast land Small enough to comfort me Not an ocean, too big Not a pond, too small A meadow...
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Inspiration

by Emi Cohen

Published January 23, 2016

Ophelia crumpled up yet another piece of notebook paper and threw it in the general direction of the garbage can....
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Flows to Bay

by Catherine Pugh

Published January 22, 2016

Madison shivered in the biting wind. She swayed precariously as the cable car lurched along the cables. It probably wasn’t...
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Stay with Me (I Don’t Want You to Leave)

by Ethan Joel Biller

Published January 22, 2016

I sit at our dining room table playing Monopoly with my brother. It is my turn to go so I...
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Splintery Embrace: A Memoir

by Serena Alagappan

Published January 22, 2016

Crunch. Crack. The pavement gurgles under our car. My excitement turns the corners of my mouth up. We are going...
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