By Jennifer Wu, age 11, Massachusetts

“Mom, can you buy me that designer purse everyone else has?” Melissa asked.
“Melissa, you know that even if we’re famous, you’re treated like any other girl. No purse, end of discussion,” replied her mom.

By Anthony Petranilli, age 16, Denver, CO

Once again, my mom and I decided to visit our relatives in Iowa. That is to say, mama decided so, and I had nothing to say against it, preferring others to decide for me.

By Julia Melik, age 13, Prague

Many, many years ago there were two dwarf’s villages close to the Black Mountain: The dwarfs of the 1st village were red and of the second - blue. The red were very strong and quick, whilst the blue were wise and smart.

By Shreya Yadav, age 16, New Delhi, India

I quickened my pace as a strong gust of wind galloped past me. The mighty draft whipped my hair around in a frenzy, sending a chill down my spine.

By Katherine Cheng, age 11, Oak Park, CA

On December 16, 2009, an 11-year-old boy named Arlo went on a family vacation to Utah. Arlo was a very mischievous boy, so his parents had to watch him at all times.

By Ayat Shaukatullah, age 11, India

Lily checked her phone; she’d heard a Beep! coming from it. It was a text:
Oh. My. GOSH! The school gave us MORE homework!