A very scientific retelling of why dinosaurs went extinct.

A recipe for how to create a legendary rapper.

A student challenges the existence of Confederate monuments in New Orleans and builds the case for a monument to The Houma Nation instead.

This poem uses descriptive language to leave the reader clues about the animal it is depicting.

An “I Am From” poem about growing up in Detroit.

A list poem about a beautiful room and a beautiful family in both English and Spanish.

A letter from the author to the author on appreciating both the unconventional and conventional parts of oneself.

A poem about the magic of bath time.

A story about what to do when one witnesses bullying.

A creative field guide to a Mourning Cloak butterfly who lives in New York City.

This celebratory poem uses similes to list all of the things the writer loves about themself.

In science class, Victoria the Manticore makes fun of Carla the Witch for using magic, and a few bystanders step in to take a stand against bullying.

Have you ever wanted to care for a dragon? This poem teaches you how.

You guessed it—an ode to cookies.

In this short epic, a pig and a snail pilot a NASA rocket and bring breaking news back to New York City.

This poem illustrates the effectiveness of descriptive language.

A student recalls the first time they saw a ghost.

This student writes about accepting people the way they are and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.

A riveting interview with Godzilla, Superman, and Dragonbolt—a cast of characters that will try to outdo one another before this TV special is up.

A concise but essential list of survival tips in the event of a sweet disaster.

A student's fear is conquered after a startling discovery.

A poem about grandma. English and Spanish versions included.

In this set of diary entries, a student explores what makes a villain.

A student reflects on what it takes to stand up to bullies and speak up for others.

A mischievous recipe calling for 3 tablespoons of candy, 10 gallons of not laughing, and 100 gallons of mother.

In this piece, a student describes the challenges of being a superhero and reflects on their power to shine.

This poem writes from the perspective of a Prairie Shooting Star flower, detailing a day in its life.

A crucial missive for anyone playing a high-stakes game of "Hide and Seek".

Percy Jackson’s story retold—in a single tweet!

This author reflects on an act of kindness to someone in need.

A student describes life in the future, complete with 3-D pens and hologram television!

A detailed design for a new school that students would love, complete with outdoor spaces for tennis and ice-skating!

In this story, a student finds a surprise within a Takis bag and makes a wish for a dream school.

This poem uses the 1st person point-of-view to show what life looks like for a timber rattlesnake.

A poem that tastes like pepperoni pizza.

In this descriptive short story, a student overcomes their fear of turning on their video.

Through a series of questions, this poem asks what if the world was different.

This story immerses the reader in sensory details to tell the tale of what lies behind a mysterious door.

A school’s spooky secret comes to light. Does a hair-cutting monster really exist?