By Bella Grasso, age 16, California

“Not so hard sweetie!” Estelle cranes her neck as her granddaughter tries to bring the small plastic brush through her long, thinning, gray hair. 

By Sophie Nadel, Writers Tips Editor

There are so many ways to write poetry, whether you are trying out an established form or making your own.

This month’s theme is Building Bridges, which could have two meanings: about constructing literal bridges or metaphorically creating bridges with those around you.

By Chloe Barnes, age 16, Missouri

A curly, black bush on top of my head
I was a curious one
With my small palms, I marked the ground with my presence
Just happy to be out along with Mother Nature

By Victoria Feng, Editor-in-Chief

Saanya Bhargava, 17-year-old founder of impact.gravitas