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Grade 5
Writing
Why You Should Learn About Different Cultures

Rachel G., Grade 5, 826NYC

Informational
Persuasive

A young writer teaches us the value of learning about different cultures.

Grade 9
Writing
Teddy Bear

Stephanie M., Grade 9-12, 826LA

Memoir

A young writer holds close to a teddy bear and their last memories of their father.

Grades 10–11
Writing
Formalities

Hanna D. P., Age 15, 826 Valencia

Narrative

Our names are part of our identities--what happens when we can't claim them?

Grades 11–12
Writing
Mi Razón Por la Que Sigo Adelante (My Reason to Keep Going)

Antonia O., Age 17, 826LA

Memoir

A young writer's ode to her mother's resilience and hard work.

Grade 12
Writing
Querido/a presidente

Lukoiy, Grade 12, Woodburn, Oregon

Poetry

A young student channels the voices of the people that are voiceless through the ringing music of poetry.

Grade 4
Writing
K’nyaw Family

Christina L., Grade 4, 826 MSP

Poetry

We are a reflection of the people we love and who love us.

Grades 9–10
Writing
Limitless Love

Leenoa/LeeLee A., Age 14, 826 Valencia

Poetry

A young poet laments on an unrequited love.

Grade 9
Writing
Saturday Mornings: A Love Poem

Hermela A., Grades 9-12, 826LA

Poetry

A poet grounds love in their culture through soft scents and sounds.

Grade 11
Writing
Mi Primer Atardecer Aquí/My First Sunset Here

Isabella V.M., Grade 11, 826NYC

Poetry

A poet imagines their mother growing up and falls in love with a past and present version of their mother.

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