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A Windy Spring Day

by Jack Meyer Age 13

Published February 16, 2021

Two next-door-neighbors-turned-best-friends share a quiet afternoon together I am poking my head through a hole in my fence, a fence...
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The Famous Painting

by Jinhui He Age 12

Published December 6, 2020

Lotus is not a famous painter, but she hopes her latest painting will change that The sky was gray, and...
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Jennie’s House

by Bo-Violet Vig, Art by Lauren Yu Age 13

Published December 6, 2020

Moving forces Jennie to reconsider what makes a house a home Jennie knew every corner of the house she grew...
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Cinka Times Two

by Rose Fischer, Art by Paige Bean Age 12

Published November 22, 2020

Cinka’s birthday wish is granted—in a very peculiar way “Happy birthday, Cinka!” said Cinka’s teacher, Mrs. Reynolds. “I know it...
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The Mystery of Mike

by Panagiotis Apatsidis Gunaratnam, Art by Caitlin Goh

Published October 18, 2020

CHAPTER 1: WESTWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL MYSTERY Westway Primary School children were like bees because they were busy and they always...
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Cheating

by Kyler Min, Art by Margaret Fulop

Published October 18, 2020

Evelyn could never forget Sophie’s eyes—they were like black holes that sucked up every answer that Evelyn had written down....
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Real Life Checkmate

by Harper Fortgang, Art by Rishika Porandla

Published March 20, 2020

Evelyn is teased for trying to join the Boys’ Chess Club Meet Evelyn Thompson. In kindergarten, she tore down the...
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It Will Never Be the Same

by Alexa Chiang, Art by Margaret Fulop

Published February 1, 2020

Just a day ago, I saw my best friend, Yaëlle. But as my eager eight-year-old eyes scanned the crowded recess...
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Seanella’s Magical House

by Sean O’Connor, Art by Marco Lu

Published October 12, 2019

as dictated to a parent A generous, imaginative turtle dreams of building a house for her friends Seanella was an...
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The Cedar Bracelet

by Ella Martinez Nocito, Art by Alicia Xin

Published October 12, 2019

A girl needs the courage to face a new home and a new school all the way across the country...
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A Windy Spring Day

Story Age 13 Published February 16, 2021 by Jack Meyer

Two next-door-neighbors-turned-best-friends share a quiet afternoon together I am poking my head through a hole in my fence, a fence made of oak that gives me splinters when I touch it.
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The Famous Painting

Story Age 12 Published December 6, 2020 by Jinhui He

Lotus is not a famous painter, but she hopes her latest painting will change that The sky was gray, and the sun was blocked by clouds and by fog, layer upon layer. Young Lotus sat in her studio.
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Jennie’s House

Story Age 13 Published December 6, 2020 by Bo-Violet Vig, Art by Lauren Yu

Moving forces Jennie to reconsider what makes a house a home Jennie knew every corner of the house she grew up in. Every rut down the center of her bedroom ceiling, every groove worn into the bambo...
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Cinka Times Two

Story Age 12 Published November 22, 2020 by Rose Fischer, Art by Paige Bean

Cinka’s birthday wish is granted—in a very peculiar way “Happy birthday, Cinka!” said Cinka’s teacher, Mrs. Reynolds. “I know it was your birthday yesterday, but it was Saturday, so the...
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The Mystery of Mike

Story Published October 18, 2020 by Panagiotis Apatsidis Gunaratnam, Art by Caitlin Goh

CHAPTER 1: WESTWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL MYSTERY Westway Primary School children were like bees because they were busy and they always had something to do.
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Cheating

Story Published October 18, 2020 by Kyler Min, Art by Margaret Fulop

Evelyn could never forget Sophie’s eyes—they were like black holes that sucked up every answer that Evelyn had written down. Even though Mrs. Walls watched the students closely, Sophie still manag...
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Real Life Checkmate

Story Published March 20, 2020 by Harper Fortgang, Art by Rishika Porandla

Evelyn is teased for trying to join the Boys’ Chess Club Meet Evelyn Thompson. In kindergarten, she tore down the micro-soccer field in a dress and Mary Janes.
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It Will Never Be the Same

Story Published February 1, 2020 by Alexa Chiang, Art by Margaret Fulop

Just a day ago, I saw my best friend, Yaëlle. But as my eager eight-year-old eyes scanned the crowded recess yard, there was no sign of her. My heart dropped as I remembered she had moved to her home...
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Seanella’s Magical House

Story Published October 12, 2019 by Sean O’Connor, Art by Marco Lu

as dictated to a parent A generous, imaginative turtle dreams of building a house for her friends Seanella was an unusual turtle. She could use her shell as a boat.
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The Cedar Bracelet

Story Published October 12, 2019 by Ella Martinez Nocito, Art by Alicia Xin

A girl needs the courage to face a new home and a new school all the way across the country I only felt like myself when I was listening to stories. It was no surprise, really.
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