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Swept-Up Fish

By Sabrina Feldberg, Illustrated by Reed Skelton

Published June 30, 2018

The beach was gorgeous. The glittering blue waves lapped onto the shore; it kindly slapped away small children who got...
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Echoes

By Bailey Curtin

Published April 19, 2018

It’s in my head. Bouncing around like a beach ball. Jade’s last words to me. “Shut it, Cate, and let...
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The Balcony

By Una Dorr

Published January 21, 2018

It was a tall, weather-beaten building with countless weather-beaten balconies jutting out of its sides. Milo, a plump and red-faced...
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We No Longer Go Outside

By Stella Lin

Published January 19, 2018

Sunrays pour into the old slider window, illuminating the white-washed walls of the bedroom; posters and certificates are plastered on...
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A Broken Promise, A Mended Me

By Heather Tompkins, Illustrated by Marietta deCastro

Published April 19, 2017

Strange, lucky, unique, divided, foreign, difficult… All are good descriptions of my life, but I couldn’t imagine myself living any...
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Little Pal

By Nikki Morse, Illustrated by Garrett Landon

Published February 10, 2017

I saw it in an old country store. All around it were dull tools of an earlier generation. What caught...
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

Published February 5, 2017

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp....
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The Real Mr. Vankos

By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Published February 5, 2017

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of...
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The Berry Patch

By Lia C, Illustrated by Hannah Richman Age 13

Published January 31, 2017

I have always been an early bird. I love to wake around 5:45 AM every morning, even on weekends. Mom...
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The Vagabond

By Michelle Doré Sizemore, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

Published January 29, 2017

I press my face against the glass, the froth of scarlet fury still bubbling in my throat. The rumbling of...
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Swept-Up Fish

Story Published June 30, 2018 By Sabrina Feldberg, Illustrated by Reed Skelton

The beach was gorgeous. The glittering blue waves lapped onto the shore; it kindly slapped away small children who got too close to the foamy current. Up where I was watching the scene, the sand, sitt...
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Echoes

Story Published April 19, 2018 By Bailey Curtin

It’s in my head. Bouncing around like a beach ball. Jade’s last words to me. “Shut it, Cate, and let me die in peace.” She’d smiled, squeezed my hand, and then she was gone. I’m walking.
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The Balcony

Story Published January 21, 2018 By Una Dorr

It was a tall, weather-beaten building with countless weather-beaten balconies jutting out of its sides. Milo, a plump and red-faced 9-year-old, had felt unsafe in the top floor drafty apartment since...
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We No Longer Go Outside

Story Published January 19, 2018 By Stella Lin

Sunrays pour into the old slider window, illuminating the white-washed walls of the bedroom; posters and certificates are plastered on the opposite wall, their color faded from years of sun.
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A Broken Promise, A Mended Me

Story Published April 19, 2017 By Heather Tompkins, Illustrated by Marietta deCastro

Strange, lucky, unique, divided, foreign, difficult… All are good descriptions of my life, but I couldn’t imagine myself living any other way. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t live in Mexico, if I...
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Little Pal

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Nikki Morse, Illustrated by Garrett Landon

I saw it in an old country store. All around it were dull tools of an earlier generation. What caught my attention at first was the flash that I saw when I opened the door. I walked over eagerly.
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp. The beautiful summer breeze whisked through my nose, giving me a vague sense of freedom.
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The Real Mr. Vankos

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of him being totally out of his mind. Everyone in my neighborhood had a house of solid color with sh...
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The Berry Patch

Story Age 13 Published January 31, 2017 By Lia C, Illustrated by Hannah Richman

I have always been an early bird. I love to wake around 5:45 AM every morning, even on weekends. Mom says my early-birdness comes from Nanna Mary, but I'm not sure about that.
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The Vagabond

Story Published January 29, 2017 By Michelle Doré Sizemore, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

I press my face against the glass, the froth of scarlet fury still bubbling in my throat. The rumbling of the floor beneath me rattles my legs, and I clutch my sports bag protectively to my chest.
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