Amazing Grace by Michelle T., San Gabriel , CA (Live commercial advertising the Amazing Grace RoomScanner, 2044, Estrella Galaxy, Planet Bob ... Continue...
Climb, Walk, Ring by E. B. B., Lexington, MA They met on a bus, you know.The tall, lanky, nerdyguy who felt playing basketball redeemed him from complete geekhood and the quietpresident of the art club who liked to draw while hidden behind her untamableItalian curls ... Continue...
Dancing in Color by Caroline L., New York, NY Name?" the clerk asks.
"Elsa." She flips her membership card.
"Elsa? That's kind of an old name for a girl your age." He wrinkles his nose ever so slightly, which Elsa finds ironic because he's wearing a purple uniform ... Continue...
In Charge by Alexandra R., Miami, FL Wearing his neon orange belt, David Rivers, the fourth-grade safety patrol captain, is notorious throughout the halls of Pine Glade Elementary for persecuting any student who dares commit the heinous crimes of running through the halls or trotting off the sidewalks ... Continue...
Inspiration for Grass by Peter P., Congers, NY The night air felt cold against my skin. There I was in shorts and an undershirt, walking back from throwing out the garbage when I heard the cheers and roar of a crowd. It seemed to be coming from my backyard. I stuck to the wall and peered around the corner ... Continue...
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