Grade 2
MemoirWritingI love to laugh and play with my brother. My dad is the best, and I really like reading, drawing, and writing at the Boys & Girls Club at my school—it’s the best part of my day! —ASIA
My happiness is hearing my mom say, “Good morning, it’s time,” and my brother Allen say, “Get up and get dressed.” I feel so happy about today’s test. At school, my teacher reads funny jokes that make me laugh like a hyena. The sound of my cousins’ laughter also makes me laugh loudly, like a tractor. Under the pretty blue sky, I dream of a tower and then find some fragrant flowers. I smile from ear to ear. I’m so happy!
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This piece was originally published in 826 National’s 2025 anthology UNBOUND.
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