Pumpkin Girl

by Beatrice C. de Baca Age 8

Published September 19, 2022

Mari was sitting in her room when a brilliant idea hit her. She’d sell more pies, and with the money...
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The Hero and the Dragon

by Avah Dodson Age 13

Published September 1, 2022

The hero had not signed up for this. When she had set out on her quest, sword raised, ready for...
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The Failing Night

by Lindsay Gale Age 9

Published June 8, 2022

My fists were still clenched. Anger coursed through my veins like acidic fire. Just minutes ago, my dad and I...
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Night Time

by Maayan Mardiks-Rappaport Age 10

Published June 1, 2022

I sit on the cold, barren log. I feel lonely and separate; the air feels like cold water dripping down...
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The Mysterious Case of the Cat in a Glass of Water

by Ellie Wang Age 9

Published April 1, 2022

After her beloved owner dies, Mayhem invents a game to find a new, equally caring, friend Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s...
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Shadow

by Scarlet He Age 10

Published February 1, 2022

My heart sank as I peered around the looming forest. The sunlight fell into gleaming ribbons on the muddy pathway...
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A Time to Run

by Fiona Clare Altschuler Age 11

Published February 1, 2022

I was five years old when it happened, but I remember it well. I wish I could forget it, but...
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Choices and Witnesses

by Oren Milgrom-Dorfman Age 12

Published January 1, 2022

Choices Opal took a step onto the forest path. Her posture relaxed as she centered herself on the forest path....
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Best Friends Forever

by Charlotte Moore Age 12

Published January 1, 2022

The castle loomed large and ominous above me. I heard the tour guide blabber on about some people who had...
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An excerpt from Born on the First of Two

by Anya Geist Age 14

Published November 4, 2021

Editor’s Choice in our 2020 book contest Born on the First of Two was released on December 1, 2021. You...
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