By Victoria Krylova, Nonfiction Editor

At the crack of dawn
In the crevice of a tree

By Aaron Caro, age 16, California

A color that means trust
Blue, the color of heroes
Calling to the ocean
Dealing with sadness but also sincerity

By Eve Hickey, age 9, Michigan

Snow falls to the icy ground,
Cheering everyone around.
The happy moods are safe and sound
As winter shovels crash and pound.

By Brenda Aceves, age 11, California

Bullies can be absolutely mean
I always hide: I don’t want to be seen

By Makeisha Amir, age 13, Pakistan

The long-awaited day was finally here;
I knew that her time to arrive was near.

By Jocelyn Loera, age 16, California

"How can I succeed in life?"
I ask myself every day.
"Do I need to be popular?
Or maybe famous?