Grade 7
PoetryWritingBeing Black is a superpower.
All of these goals and achievements.
My people will be proud of me.
My intelligence is a superpower.
The way my hoodie zips is a superpower.
The way this fro grows up on my head is a superpower.
Us Black people set trends.
New pair of kicks makes the fit complete.
The hate you give to my beautiful black skin.
What are you afraid of?
Me.
Us.
Society . . .
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This piece was originally published in 826NYC’s The 826NYC Review, Issue No. 14.
by Jiyu Kim, Grade 7, Union Middle School, San Jose, CA
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by Uma Cantone, 826NYC
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by Mateo, 826CHI
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by Renee, 826NYC
A poem about a place where ideas can grow.
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A school dare gone horribly wrong!
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A student reimagines food justice: Fruit Woman must convince Junk Food Man and Cheesecake Boy to eat their fruits and vegetables.
by Brigid, 826CHI
A poem about facing fear—and learning how to shine.
by Giovanna, 826NYC
An informative how-to on using a pen that can manipulate time and space.
by Sam, 826CHI
In this poem, a student pits mathematics against the unknown.
by Johnny Vasquez, 826 MSP
A family interview reveals a mother's painful past and shines a light on her persistence.
by Luis, 826LA
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Jerieliz Garcia & Jaiden Vinti, 826NYC
Two poets braid together their reflections on where they come from.
by V.G., 826LA
A poem that muses on the purpose of borders in question and answer format.
by CA, Grade 7, 826CHI
A writer's honest view of who they are and their potential.
Mahera A., Age 12, 826CHI
What happens when the only thing two people have in common is their love for each other?
by Renee, 826NYC
A poem that explores all that a tree can stand for.
by Blanca Estrada, Age 14, 826 Valencia
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by Ibrahim, Grade 7, 826 MSP
In this letter from the Essential Words lesson, 7th grader Ibrahim thanks Nurses for the heart and soul they put into caring for their patients and fighting disease.
Sizwe H., Age 13, 826michigan
A poet appreciates their loyal riding partner.
by Curtis, 826michigan
A rhyming (inverse) ode to a very irritating noise.
by Charlotte, 826CHI
A poem about spring!
by Madison, 826CHI
In this compelling essay, a student rejects apathy and explores what really matters in conversations about solving gun violence towards black and brown men.
by Salvador M., Grade 7, 826DC
A peaceful reflection on what type of place a student would be.
by Marco, 826LA
A screenplay about a plane crash and an epic journey to Mexico, with a twist!
by Sahir M., Grade 7
This poem uses metaphors to describe who the speaker really is.
by Djeneba Soumaoro, 826michigan
A student’s manifesto!
by Chelsea, 826NYC
An acrostic poem about the Black Lives Matter movement.
by Leslie, 826NYC
In this imaginative narrative about food justice, Golden Girl and LoLo go up against the evil Chemical Bug so kids everywhere can eat healthy fruits and vegetables.
by Isabella Serrato, Grade 7, 826 Dallas Project
This poem uses sound devices to enhance the overall tone.
by 826NYC students Ash Doliber, Sidney Edelson, Ella Holland, Mavis Lu, Justin Nemeroff, Bird Rzepniewski, and Isabella Wu
This collaborative poem explores the many sides and senses of laughter.
by Asa, 826CHI
This narrator embarks on a mysterious vacation in the sky!
by Jamie, 826 Valencia
A metaphorical poem about frustrations, from homework to homelessness.
by Annapoorani L., Grade 7, Seattle WA
A student recounts their experience with a school shooting in a letter to the next U.S. President to reform gun control.
by Lesly, 826 Valencia
A sports poem about the losing blues.
by Sara Sofia Becerra L., Age 14, 826 Valencia
This poem shares the writer's love for music with the world.
by Elsy, 826LA
Song lyrics about memories of cake and pizza, friendship, and giving 1,000 opinions.
by Andres Santisteban-Perez, age 12, 826 Valencia
When playing video games one night turned into a nightmare.
by Alondra, 826CHI
An epic story of a princess who seeks acceptance among the stars.
by Wayne Gillyard, 826 Valencia
This poem shares the writer's love of all things yellow.
by Amaya, 826michigan
A letter devoted to a favorite fruit that’s sweet and sour just like this student’s favorite candy: Sour Patch Kids!
A writer's fake news article about a miracle drug that can cure anything.
A writer's fake news article about a miracle drug that can cure anything.
by Saeed, 826NYC
Food justice advocacy is reimagined by this student as an epic battle rages between Nutriman, Captain Nutritional, and Junkster in a school cafeteria!
by the Class of 640 at M.S. 88, 826NYC
This bilingual poem shares an excellent recipe for how to survive middle school.
by Alonso, Grade 7, 826 Boston
An insightful set of instructions for surviving seventh grade, from a recent seventh grader in Boston.
by Eva, 826 Valencia
A student celebrates the journey of discovering whom to love.
by Calvin, 826michigan
A student professes love—to a jalapeño!
by Kevin, 826NYC
An informational briefing on a horrible incident in the year 5176 that changed the hoverboarding industry forever.
by Issa Caothien, 826NYC
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn that if you work together, you're golden!
by John, 826NYC
A creative commentary on food justice in which Digestive Man defends local farms from Corn Boy and the Factory Farmers!
by Chelsea, 826NYC
A creative field guide to Daddy Longlegs.
by Jose Martin Gomez, 826 Valencia
This poem celebrates a special person in the writer's life.
by Destiny, 826NYC
In this poem, a student contrasts conflicting perspectives on the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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by Inge S., Age 13, 826CHI
Part riddle, part observations, this poem leaves the reader with big things to think about.
by Satis, 826 Valencia
A student argues for the importance of transgender rights in response to current events.
by Claire Leiva, Grade 6, 826michigan
A poem about the writer's favorite animal—corgis!
by Luis, 826LA
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.
by Isabella C., Age 13, 826 Valencia
The misadventures of finding a missing wallet.
by Jin, 826LA
This student says thank you to her Mom, her hero, for a life full love and beef noodles!
by Sela, 826 MSP
This poem holds big dreams for the speaker's future.
by Yvanna Bodiana, Age 13, 826 Valencia
A reflection on freedom and Black resilience in the face of opposition.
by Angel, 826CHI
Several friends harness a new source of energy and develop superpowers—with a surprise ending! Both Spanish and English versions available.
by Harrison, 826michigan
A recursive poem that helps students explore the potential connections between math fractals and verse.
by Crystal Colorado, Age 12, 826 Valencia
This poem will take you to the beach and make you wonder if it was all a dream.
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In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn that sometimes the easiest way to make someone feel included is by lending a hand.
by Duanté, 826 Valencia
A personal narrative about race and identity.
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