Broken
Poem by Ftsum Michael
Burning Redwoods
By Kaylie R. Klotz
The Science of Words
By Sasha Temerte
Armed with a notebook and diverse passion, I can intertwine the words and numbers inside me with my dreams.
Locked in and Locked Out
By Andrew Crane
Mermaid’s Chair
By Jenae Richardson
Here I stand wondering where my St. Thomas has gone.
Talking It Out
By Shiharu Yamashita
It’s difficult for me to cry when someone dies. When my role model took her own life, or even when my dog Hide died, I could not cry right away.
Taking a Leap
By Giovanna Veiga
“This is going to be the best time of your life, querida. I promise.” My mom jumps in, and I don’t wonder why she’s speaking English to me.
Social Cues in a Pandemic
By Emily Diamond
Power Play
By Kaylie R. Klotz
Today they will have the power to choose the game and make the rules. Today, they will get a ball.
A River Runs through Manchester and Me
By Rachel Reeser
I crossed the bridge a long time ago, took a road out of town, and never returned.
