My Story

By a 15 year old from Afghanistan, written in Pashto

I came from Afghanistan to Iran by air with my uncle. I wanted to go to Europe and get a passport there. I like the peaceful life there. There was no peace back in our homeland. There was war in our country. I wanted to go to a country where I could get an education. When I went to the Turkey border, I was beaten, but anyway, I got to Turkey and stayed there in a refugee center. . . Read More

I Can Talk To Animals

By Samir, Milwaukee

One day I was walking from school and a squirrel suddenly started to talk to me. I was shocked that I could talk to animals. I never knew I could talk to animals. I went home and I said, “Animals!” and then they all came to my backyard. I started to play with the animals. The animals heard my mom coming down the stairs and they warned me that my mom was coming. She was shocked. . . Read More

Crystal Castle

By Mikailya, Detroit

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Seiris, two princesses, Mia and May were born. They both had beautiful brown hair and blue eyes. Two months later, a terrible evil named Liverna unleashed her destructive fury on the whole of Seiris. The king and queen feared as long as the young princesses stayed in Seiris, they would be destroyed with the whole kingdom. . . Read More

My Friend The Dragon

By Richard, São Paulo, Brazil

Once upon a time there was a couple that went to the woods with their son, Richard. When they got to the woods they said, “Son wait for us here because we are going to look for some wood for a fire.” After a while the parents still weren’t back and a bear appeared. The boy started running and the bear followed him. The boy entered a cave and in the cave there was a very angry dragon. . . Read More

The Quest in the Painting

By Desiree, Chicago

It was Wednesday, June 24, choice day, at the Gary Comer Youth Center. All of the 5th and 6^th graders were gathered in the art room. But for some reason the entire room was covered in paintings. “Okay everybody, I have a job for you,” the art teacher, Ms. Devin, told everybody.’ “`What is it? Search the room for trash?” Jayden asked sarcastically. . . Read More

Destruction of Planet 27

By Veronica, Milwaukee

Introduction - Thousands of light years away from the Milky Way Galaxy is a binary star system that has two red, giant stars. One is brighter than the other and they orbit each other in the center of the Galaxy Suddenly. Galaxy Suddenly is named for the uniqueness of each of the five planets. . . Read More

Some People Are More Noble Than Others

By Sara, Colombia

Have you ever wondered, “Why don’t the poor children of Colombia receive a good education?”  Well, in this story you will find out… In a very small village in the south of Colombia called Cumaral, lived many very poor families with few resources. In those families, there were many very fine children, who longed more than anything to study and help their families. . . Read More

Spy Pigs

By Christopher, Milwaukee

Once there were three pigs they were all spies. One of the pigs went to their secret lair. The other two were waiting for the first pig. While they were waiting then suddenly a wolf came he was tall and had big teeth. The wolf kidnapped two of the pigs. Two pigs got captured in the wolf’s lair. . . Read More

Super Dogs

By Zedekiah, DC

One day at a dog park, there were dogs playing outside. The dogs’ owners were giving them treats. They were having the best time of their lives. On that same day, a grumpy cat walked past the park and wished that all the dogs would not have a happy home to go to. The grumpy cat gathered all his grumpy cat friends. . . Read More

The Talking Bird

By Maria, São Paulo, Brazil

Teodora was a really happy and friendly girl. She loved walking in the woods. One day, she was walking there alone and she found a bird. He was really pretty, he was yellow and white. Teodora really liked the bird and wanted to take him home. She caught the bird in her hand and later put him on the floor. He flew away and she felt sad. . . Read More

My Son

By Tanner, Operation No Limits

My son’s name is Landon. I remember the day my fiancé told me she was pregnant. At first, I had no idea what to think. I was only 16 and she was just 18. Then I really thought about it... thought about how much I was in love with her. I had been with my fiancé since fourth grade and she is the only girl I have ever been with. . . Read More

Extra Chocolatey

By Alexa, New York

As my Mom and I hopped in the car on our journey to Dunkin Donuts I asked, “Can I get a chocolate donut with extra chocolate frosting?” and she replied with my favorite word, “Yes.” Once she parked, I bolted into Dunkin Donuts to find a suupppeerrrrrrrr ginormous line. Ugh! 20 minutes later, the server shouted, “Next!” and I leaped forward requesting a delicious, chocolatey. . . Read More

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