By Kaitlyn Weidenbruch, age 10, Florida

Once upon a time, a hungry bird named Fensi swooped down on a whale’s back. He had a beautiful coat full of oily and vibrant feathers that reflected the sunlight.

By Briana Gonzalez, age 12, Biscayne Park, Florida

Many changes have been taking place in our environment over the past 20 years. There has been a great amount of fracking going on.

By Karen Lau Ka Kei, age 15, Macau

I opened the door to the closet and there, sitting on the floor, was a locked chest with a flat wooden cover scuffed and layered with grime, seemingly untouched for years.

By Lakesha Landrum, age 18, Georgia

Today was the day. I took a deep breath and stretched my arms over my head. Today the sun was shining and the sky was a bright blue through my bedroom window.

By Julia Melik, age 13, Prague

The Queen's hall, named the Black Hallo, was in the heart of the anthill. At the entrance stood her wings, and near the throne lay a few eggs which the worker ants were transferring to nannies.

By Narmeen Khericha, age 8, California

Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Pompaly Blou. She lived with her mother, father and brother.