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Mama’s Mask, a COVID-19 story inspired by Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, by Michela You, 11

Post Published July 23, 2020 by Jane Levi

Mama's Mask Michela You, 11 I was only five years old when the coronavirus started. I am now 18 and thinking back about it, thinking about Mama and the day I had tested positive. I look at my bulletin board to see the mask she made for me. Piece by piece my story unfolds. 13 years ago–– I woke up coughing so hard that it woke my parents up to come to check on me.

Daily Creativity #89: Write about the First Time You Tried a Food

Post Published July 23, 2020 by Anna Rowell

Write about the first time you tried a food, whether you liked it or didn’t like it. What did it smell like? What did you expect it to taste like? Did it remind you of anything? Did the texture surprise you?

Daily Creativity #88: Place Your Favorite Character in a Difficult Situation

Post Published July 22, 2020 by Anna Rowell

Pick a favorite fictional character of yours and place them in a very precarious situation, such as being trapped inside of an elevator. Write about how they would react and what problem-solving strategies would they employ, or how they don’t do anything.

Daily Creativity #87: Write a Piece Using Words Picked from a Magazine

Post Published July 21, 2020 by Anna Rowell

Flip through a book or magazine and pick five to ten words that interest you, and write a piece using those words.

Daily Creativity #86 | Flash Contest: Write about a Character Waiting

Post Published July 20, 2020 by Anna Rowell

Write about a character waiting for something, but don’t reveal what they’re waiting for until the end.

A Day in the Life of a Mask, a story by Andrew Li, 11

Post Published July 17, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

A Day in the Life of a Mask Andrew Li, 11 A used face mask lay in the biohazard bin, where it had been placed once the doctor had finished his workday. He remembered the days of when he had just been created and was waiting to be shipped away. He was loaded into a box with other masks, then loaded into another box, then those boxes were loaded into a large steel shipping container.

Daily Creativity #85: Take a Panorama Collage Photo

Post Published July 17, 2020 by Liam Hancock

Take a panorama image with your phone/ tablet/ other device with this feature, but move the camera quickly around the room or area to create a collage of your surroundings.

Free, a song written and performed by Alexandra Sheinkin, 12

Post Published July 16, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Free Alexandra Sheinkin, 12 I made an inspiring song called "Free," working title "The Quarantine Song." It is uplifting and optimistic. Watch and listen to Alexandra performing her song below. Do you play guitar? Alexandra has shared her chords and lyrics so you can perform her song for yourselves - look just beneath the video. https://youtu.

Daily Creativity #84: Create a Fantasy Character with Your Traits

Post Published July 16, 2020 by Liam Hancock

Jot down a list of all your traits. Write a fantasy story revolving around a character that shares some, if not all of these same traits and see what they do. How do they handle the situation? Then, add in a villain of the story with complete opposite traits. Will the main character duel with the villain? Run away? How will the two characters interact?

A Wish for a Brighter Tomorrow, artwork by Chloe Mancini, 9

Post Published July 15, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

A Wish for a Brighter Tomorrow Chloe Mancini, 9

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