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Marcella: The Activist

When Marcella read aloud an essay she wrote about her mom Tricia’s “coming out” in front of her high school writing class, she never imagined that her essay would be published online.

Oliver: Moving Energy Into Art

Oliver’s been in half a dozen ballet shows. He held a benefit art show at a hair salon. And he’s working on a fledgling career as a DJ.

Did I mention he’s 13?

The Shady Spot
by Heather Klassen

“Good,” Teja said, leaning on the railing to get a better look at the long line snaking its way behind us. “They’re way back there again today.”

“Then we get the shady spot,” Manny said.

Sleepover
by Heather Klassen

Katya, Sage, and Lenara are all waiting when I walk in. I’m surprised.

“Hey guys,” I greet my friends. “Are we all being sent to the principal’s office together?”

“Looks like it,” Katya tells me. “Maybe we’re all getting some great award.”

“Probably,” I agree. “There’s no way the four of us could get into trouble, right?”

Gallery

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