By Allison Stein, Assistant Editor and Poetry Editor

I used to run—
Invincible—
Across seashell-cluttered shorelines

By Jordan Roussel, age 11, Louisiana

A bee may be small, but it can
Make a big change for all.

By Ashlyn Bostic, age 17, Colorado

The sweet smell of warm cinnamon and sugar fills her nostrils.
The corner of her mouth lifts at the aroma.

By Taliyah Trosclair, age 11, Louisiana

Love wonders
Love wonders
Love wonders
All around the world

By Allison Stein, Assistant Editor and Poetry Editor

Be strong enough
To break down boundaries of fear,
To unearth the emotion buried under superficial skin,
To amplify forgotten lyrics of love.

By Sonia Birla, age 12, North Carolina

The leaf fell
Gently, gently,
Looking for its place
Slowly, slowly.