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

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

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

A student’s manifesto!

In this poem, a student reflects on identity.

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

A memoir about finding true friendship.

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

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

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

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

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.

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

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.

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

A poem about unrequited love.

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

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

A student writes about the transformative experience of changing schools.

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.

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

A personal narrative about race and identity.

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

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

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

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

A student celebrates the journey of discovering whom to love.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A poem that celebrates being Latino

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

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

A student searches for answers in their community.

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

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

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

A student professes love—to a jalapeño!

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

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

On the funniest day of this student’s life…

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

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

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

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

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

A metaphorical poem about frustrations, from homework to homelessness.

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

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

A poem about wanting more from life.

An acrostic poem about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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

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

This poem uses metaphors and similes to describe happiness.

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

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

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

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.

In this poem, a student observes a dove's flight and reflects on their ability to soar.

A sports poem about the losing blues.

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

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

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

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

A student reflects on how much Chicago means to them.

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

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

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

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