One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” 3rd place Category 1: Grades 3-5 “Darkest Night” by Noah Haile Grade 5 home school The memory is vivid in my mind. It’s almost like I am still there today, 5 years later. We were in the car […]
“Lily Means…” by Lily Mahmud
Published on :Young Readers League “What’s in a Name” Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 1st place
“My Name” by Emma Haag
Published on :Young Readers League “What’s in a Name” Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 2nd place
“A Legacy” by Stella Paz
Published on :Young Readers League “What’s in a Name” Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 3rd place
One City One Story Contest Winners
Published on :The One City, One Story Contest winners have been announced! Thank you to all participants for your submissions. We received over 50 entries, so it was a tough decision! Congratulations to our winners! We announced and showcased the winning entries during a reception on One City, One Story Day on March 28, 2015. The […]
Freedom by Nicole Kwan
Published on :One City, One Story 2015 “My Family Story” Art Contest Category: Middle School (Grade 4-8) 2nd place Nicole Kwan, grade 5 “Freedom” Paint, glitter This piece is striking in color. The juxtaposition of the shackles against the flag with the glittery waters of earth represent both a dark and magical […]
Hands Across America by Kaylee Gunnoe
Published on :One City, One Story 2015 “My Family Story” Art Contest Category: Middle School (Grade 4-8) 3rd place Kaylee Gunnoe, grade 4 “Hands Across America” Water color This piece depicts the ideal American dream in lovely colors–soft and positive. It’s what America could be: a safe haven, land of opportunities and […]
The Cost of Freedom by Kaitlyn Chiu
Published on :One City, One Story 2015 “Tell Your Story” Contest Category: Grade 6-8 1st place The Cost of Freedom by Kaitlyn Chiu, Grade 6 He sat on the neatly tiled roof, his long hair blowing in the crisp, cold wind. Hao watched in horror as his older sister was questioned […]
A Young Girl’s Journey: Mexico to America by Eva Lindholm
Published on :One City, One Story 2015 “Tell Your Story” Contest Category: Grade 6-8 3rd place A Young Girl’s Journey: Mexico to America by Eva Lindholm, Grade 6 Why can’t I be normal? Maybe even be like the others. Mama says that being special and extraordinary is better. In my case extraordinary […]
Where I Belong by Evelyn Chen
Published on :One City, One Story 2015 “Tell Your Story” Contest Category: Grade 3-5 1st place Where I Belong by Evelyn Chen, Grade 3 “ Miki! Your English teacher’s here!” I sighed and put down the book I was reading. Ever since I was five years old, I had been taking […]