An argument against the overconsumption of sugar outlines the ways its effects are anything but sweet.

A sports poem about the losing blues.

Making bottle flipping look like child's play, this piece outlines rules for the new, competitive Fantasy Sport "Pencils".

A student reimagines food justice: Fruit Woman must convince Junk Food Man and Cheesecake Boy to eat their fruits and vegetables.

A memoir about finding true friendship.

This narrative uses nature imagery, to help the reader walk through a day in the speaker's shoes

A student celebrates the journey of discovering whom to love.

A student writes about the transformative experience of changing schools.

This poem shares the writer's love for music with the world.

A compilation of letters written by three students across one city filled with thoughts on books, sports, music, family, and musings on Valentine’s Day.

This student says thank you to her Mom, her hero, for a life full love and beef noodles!

A family interview reveals a mother's painful past and shines a light on her persistence.

A rhyming (inverse) ode to a very irritating noise.

A rap song dedicated to the Marvel comic writer Stan Lee and his inspired creations like the Hulk, Deadpool, Iron Man, and The Fantastic Four.

In this personal narrative, a student explores growing up young and black in Chicago.

A persuasive argument for co-ed teams in the face of gender stereotypes, supported by results from primary research conducted by the author.

In this poem, a student reflects on identity.

In this piece, a student describes Christmas as a holiday best spent together.

Two poets braid together their reflections on where they come from.

This poem lists all of the pieces that make up the writer's whole.

A student’s manifesto!

An acrostic poem about the Black Lives Matter movement.

This collaborative poem explores the many sides and senses of laughter.

The misadventures of finding a missing wallet.

A student remembers an afternoon adventure around town and explores what Chicago and community mean to him.

A poem that muses on the purpose of borders in question and answer format.

This poem uses repetition to give advice for when you're feeling unsure of yourself.

From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poet uses her voice to speak up for those who have been silenced in the indigenous community.

An argument against the wage gap that prevails in the U.S. and across the globe.

From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem features a student battling with the voices constricting her freedom.

A personal narrative about race and identity.

A shout-out poem to some things missed (Hyderabad) and celebrated (Mom).

A persuasive letter detailing to the recipient the pointlessness of writing a persuasive letter. A helpful example for reluctant writers.

An avid basketball fan discusses the rise of the Golden State Warriors through its individual players.

In this memoir, a few friends bond over a rare Pokémon Go catch.

A piece packed with vivid description about taking risks at an ice rink.

This poem uses metaphors and similes to describe happiness.

A poem about spring!

A poem about wanting more from life.

An ode celebrating an important figure in this student’s life.

An essay shared in English and Spanish discusses the effects of global warming on penguins and their source of nutrients, krill.

A narrative about loving to run—and learning to never quit!

Song lyrics about memories of cake and pizza, friendship, and giving 1,000 opinions.

This student writes a letter to a hero with a sweet double kick: Jackie Chan!

In an exchange of letters, three students across one city share stories about where they came from and the places that matter most.

A poem about unrequited love.

A metaphorical poem about frustrations, from homework to homelessness.

Over a series of letters, two compassionate and resilient students develop a deep friendship sealed in writing.

A student professes love—to a jalapeño!

A student shares finding home in two places: Mexico and Chicago.

In this poem from the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, a student walks through her neighborhood searching for hidden stories.

A student’s worldview is forever altered after a lesson on the Segregation Era and Jim Crow.

Two students across one city bond by writing letters to each other about the people they love most.

A student searches for answers in their community.

A teen discovers the power of books to transport him to another world, and shares his excitement about becoming a published author.

A poem about the strength and limitations of language and shared culture.

Discover what one student experiences when they tuck their phone away for a whole day.

On the funniest day of this student’s life…

An epic story of a princess who seeks acceptance among the stars.

A demand to the public stop to buying ivory that seeks to explain the devastating effects of poaching on elephant and rhino populations.

A poet recounts his day out at the Yerba Buena Gardens.

An informational briefing on a horrible incident in the year 5176 that changed the hoverboarding industry forever.

A poem about facing fear—and learning how to shine.

A student reports on the death of a college student from Bernal Heights, San Francisco, who neighbors believe was killed due to racial profiling.

A persuasive piece for women and girls to unite and cultivate a culture of body image positivity.

An essay in English and Spanish that traces connections between two movements in modern American history for the rights of people of color.

A lean but essential checklist for readers to determine if they are awake.

A memoir about losing a parent—and a community’s support.

Weaving together Spanish and English, a student shares the discovery of a family secret.

A student reflects on how much Chicago means to them.

Two students write to each other about where they came from, what they love, and a few mishaps along the way in an exchange of letters.

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

This poem invites readers to remember that people are often going through more than choose to show.

A laugh-out-loud personal narrative about a crush. Has your heart ever beat so fast it might get a speeding ticket and a $500 fine?

A student explores U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe’s decision to kneel in protest during the national anthem.

A student writes about the smell, taste, and pace of their neighborhood.

In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn that inclusive leaders take action—they don't wait for others to make a difference.

An epic memoir about an epic volleyball match! Who will win: the teachers or the students?

Part riddle, part observations, this poem leaves the reader with big things to think about.

A screenplay about a plane crash and an epic journey to Mexico, with a twist!

In this heartfelt exchange of letters, two students bond over food, videos games, and some scary adventures.

A middle school student firmly protests the flavor and quality of her school’s lunches.

A poem that portrays the arc of a love story told through the gift of a cigarette lighter.