By Daniela Carabantes, age 10, California

It was a hot summer Sunday morning when I finally got out of bed and I was getting ready to hang out with my best friend, Josy.

By Julia Melik, age 13, Prague

The guys opened the box with the fireflies that illuminated the entire cabin and were shocked when they saw Clia, who looked at them with frightened eyes.

By Mason Duke Martin, age 10, New York

I walked downstairs and found breakfast waiting for me on our brown oak table. There was a note from my mom to do all my normal chores, so I went outside to the mailbox painted with the address 11 Willow Street, and inside it was the normal mail.

By Sophia J Lenigk, age 13

I ambled down the concrete path, reveling in the freshness the night brought. My feet led me along the path leading to the church, and as it neared, a soft sound reached my ears.

By Shreya Yadav, age 16, New Delhi, India

Today I woke up before the sun did. Stretching my stiff limbs, I pushed the warmth of my blanket away from me.

By Hridhima Tyagi, Contributing Writer

Tears trickled down Eva’s cheeks, blurring her eyesight. She dragged herself drearily home, not wanting to face whatever might happen next.