Just in case you did not have the chance to enjoy our kid’s Amazing articles from last month; we wanted to compile them for you in one quick glance!
A New Friend
By Davi Jacobs, Contributing Writer
Today was a terrible day! In the morning, I slept through the alarm clock and missed the bus. Then, just as I entered the school in a rush, I realized that I forgot my science project at home!
A New Life
By Kate Arnold
From her parents’ penthouse apartment, Victoria watched with fascination the throngs of people scurrying around like a colony of ants.
A Poem Dedicated to the Underprivileged
By Pari, age 11, India
Oh, look! Unwanted to my sight,
There’s someone hidden in the window light.
Who is it?
At the time of the candle lit?
Amazing Book Reviews: Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus
By Tom Angleberger
Reviewed by Tristan K., age 12
Origami Yoda Series
For elementary-age students
Amazing Kids! Interview with Jake and Max Klein
By Victoria Feng, Assistant Editor and AKOM Editor
Jake and Max Klein are the founders of Kids That Do Good, a website that helps connect kids with volunteer opportunities.
Amazing Kids! of the Month – Jake and Max Klein – February 2018
By Victoria Feng, Assistant Editor and AKOM Editor
An Introduction to Bank Accounts
By Fatima Yousuf, Money Smarts Editor and Contributing Writer
When I was a little kid, I used to misplace my money all the time and sadly lost a lot of my savings. However, I eventually found out that banks and other financial institutions could actually take care of my money for me!
Anger
By Kaia Wootton, age 10, Los Angeles
Anger; the smell of smoke
Of flames, of still-burning embers flickering in ashes
Of a fire, grasping for air out of the windows
Best Friends
By Davi Jacobs, Contributing Writer
Katherine and Elizabeth were the best of friends until high school. They met each other when Katherine pulled a leaf out of Elizabeth’s blonde hair in Ms. Smith’s kindergarten class.
Careful What You Wish For
By Quirrat Ahmad
Sometimes, life can get hard, and everyone just wants to drop all responsibilities and become isolated from all the stress.
Cook Time with Remmi – February 2018
By Remmi Smith, Cook Nook Columnist
Hi, Amazing Kids! I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe: Figgy Trail Mix. My high-energy snack is super easy to make and gives you the fuel to be your best.
End of an Era
By Gaile Ng, age 13, Hong Kong
Soybeans trickle down through the old metal grinder
As the aroma of the sour yet savory bean curd fills the air.
Endless buckets of silky tofu
Line the wooden floor.
February Issue 2018: Issue #116 – Paying It Forward
As the snowflakes settle on frozen blades of grass, we are reminded of the importance of warmth, of the intrinsic kindness shared with family and friends. This month, we recognize the joy of helping others and inspiring love through our February theme, Paying It Forward.
Fresh Start, Fresh Storyboard: How to Design Comics in 2018
By Sarina Patel, Jr. Assistant Editor and Comic Hub Co-Editor
Each January 1 marks a day of boundless hope. And for many, each February 1 marks a day of joyless defeat.
How I Ended Racism on Sutter Street
By Daniel Jarquin Torres, age 11, California
I woke up early in the morning feeling happy, and I had an upturned face. The sun looked as bright as a flashlight pointing right at my eyes. I could only see the ceiling of my bedroom.
How I Helped My Friend Confront the School Bully
By Hannya Garduño
It was a cold winter night in New York. I was a little scared because I had just changed houses, and in my new house, I had seen a rat; I’m scared of rats.
I Am Unusual
By Eve Caron, age 11
I opened the book, and out slipped a photograph. Just a normal Polaroid picture. It all seemed so normal. But little did I know that picture would change my life forever.
Loneliness
By Dane Vardiman, age 10, Texas
Loneliness
A place that not everybody feels
Loneliness
A dark, cold place
Love the World
By Rishikesh T. Sankaran, age 7, Connecticut
In the world, there is a continent;
In the continent, there is a country;
In the country, there is a state;
Lunch at Elementary School
By Albert Zhang, age 17, Georgia
The lunch line, swirling
Full of anxious adolescents
Waiting to feed in a frenzy
Of hotdogs and burgers
Machu Picchu
By Aazan Ahmad, age 16, South Korea
I opened the book, and out slipped a photograph. Heaving a sigh, I picked up, thinking it was probably just one of my baby pictures. Suddenly, one glance at the photo knocked me out of my drowsiness.
My Nosy Neighbor
By Adele Ciociola, age 10, California
We all have that one person in our life, don’t we, the stereotypical “nosy neighbor� For some of us, that person might be a friend or relative.
Ode to the World
By Sophie Nadel, Writer’s Tips Editor
An ode is a particular type of poetry in which a subject is described and praised. When you write an ode, you thank the subject for improving your life.
On Opening Doors for Others
By Fatima Yousuf, Money Smarts Editor and Contributing Writer
I used to hate opening doors for others. Whenever I did so, people would leave without saying a word of thanks to me.
People Watching
By Lizzie Feeney
“Kaylah, you can tell me what’s wrong. You don’t need to…â€
Perceiving Feathers of Existence
By Krithik Ashokkumar, age 11, New Jersey
Perceiving two distinct ivory quill feathers, the remnants of the source of my birth had become attenuate. Per capita feather an emblem of one of the company of four personages providing a blanketing outlook of my domestic.
Planet TV
By Sylvia W. Tong, age 5, New York
Our earth is like a TV show
With people spinning around
Smile and frown
Robert Frost: An Amazing Kid from History
By Jordan Brunk, Amazing Kid from History Editor and Contributing Writer
Robert Frost is an amazing kid from history. He shows us that we can become successful at a young age if we pursue our dreams and persevere through the hard times.
Snowy Disaster
By Valeria Garcia, age 11, California
It was a snowy morning, and the snow looked like torn-up little sheets of paper. I woke up realizing I had a sore throat that hurt like if I had lava oozing down my throat.
Summer by the Pond
By Albert Zhang, age 17, Georgia
Across the pond
A frog leaps from
The rusty, wooden dock
Swimming: My Love-Hate Relationship
By Nicky Dawes, age 12, Missouri
I plunge into the water
And shiver as bubbles form around me
And start to swim.
The Beginning of My New Life on Maple Street
By Luis Escalera, age 11, California
I woke up on a sunny Saturday in our small apartment. My blanket was wrapped around me like bacon on hot dogs while, outside, the sky was blue and the birds were chirping.
The Creepy Store on Golden Street
By Ivan Torres, age 11, California
Saturday morning, I was at my friend’s bright white-, blue-, and yellow-colored house. “You should put the Golden State Warriors logo on your garage door so that it looks like a Warrior house,†I said.
The Dragon Below
By Katie Lam, age 16, China
I opened the book, and out slipped a photograph. I closed my photo album and carefully placed the photograph on top, admiring the way the pillar decorated with gold dragons was illuminated in the midday sun.
The Impact of a Single Act of Kindness
By Akshaj Mehta, Sci-Tech Kids Editor
According to Oxford Dictionary, the definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness is similar to the Butterfly Effect, which is one small event continuing on to lead to bigger events.
The Mysterious Photograph
By Sophia Lin
I opened the book, and out slipped a photograph of a girl standing in front of the Washington Monument.
The Nighttime
By Lulu Wang-He, age 6, Alabama
When the sun goes down
When nothing shines upon
That is when the moon shines
The Straight A Miracle
By William Pettifer, age 13, Ohio
I looked down at my paper, and with a nervous content, I began to take my test. I had studied really hard. As I filled out the questions, a noise kept repeating in my head: “Cheap, cheap, cheap.â€
The Time My Dog Left
By Macy Monte
I had a beautiful chocolate lab named Gingerbread Girl Monte, though everyone called her Ginger, beloved Ginger. She was beautiful, and she came camping with us.
There Is No Limit to Dreaming
By Daniel Jarquin, age 10, California
Every night I stare at the stars
Some are close, and some are far
Whenever I stare at the moon
I make a wish to get there soon
Treeville
By Kirstyn Geyer, age 12, Ohio
Once upon a time in a place called Treeville, there lived a little white mouse whose name was Timothy. Timothy was only six years old, and he lived in a really tall oak tree.
Ways to Give Back to Your Community
By Madisen Garcia, Contributing Writer
Have you ever wanted to give back to your community but didn’t know how? This article will help you get started.
What Was Just and Unjust About Hammurabi’s Code?
By Pamela Suarez
Have you ever heard or read about the Code of Hammurabi? It’s the code of laws that was partly based on the concept of retribution, or “an eye for an eye,†and the concept of restitution, payment to victims for any type of loss.
Word Booster: Paying It Forward
By Sophie Nadel, Writer’s Tips Editor
If anyone has ever done anything nice to you, you’ll remember how great it feels. Maybe the good deed filled you with generosity and appreciation and made you want to return the favor.
Your February L.O.L. (Laugh Out Loud! Humor Column)
By Brandon Kuske, LOL Editor
Q. What do you call a funny mountain?
A. Hill-arious!