By Prachi Agrawal, age 11, Dublin, Ireland

Something was different. I felt so cheery and light, as if I was soaring high above the clouds the breeze whipping my hair and…

By Kaia Wootton

“Think of a happy place.” If you have ever said that to me, you would see me slowly shut my eyes and nod. What you didn’t know was the place that I teleported myself to.

By Brian Castaneda Ochoa, age 11

I sat and scanned the room as I watched my mother and younger brother cry on the other side of the room—I hated to see my brother CJ cry, as it just broke my heart in two. As people passed, they gave me sympathetic looks.

By Morgan Parr, age 9, Wisconsin

My third grade teacher, Mrs. Smith, is the best! She helps me with my math, reading and preparing for each test. Soon, Valentine’s Day will be here.

By Comfort Hanson, age 10, Ohio

Hi, I’m Jordan. I’m 13 years old. I live with my very rich uncle who loves to buy me things.

By Jimena Valdivia, age 11, California

The day before my eighth birthday on April 20, I watched the movie Toy Story 3. I was so impressed by the characters that I wanted to be a toy, so I could play all day long with toys, have multiple adventures, and not have to sleep.