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YA Book Club recap by Kara Eng, grade 11 “A nice combination of American history and a look into the experience of orphans and the foster care system. It’s the first time I’ve heard about orphan trains. I’m curious to learn more.” –Kara E., grade 11 “This is the first […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” Honorable mention Category 3: Grades 9-12 “A Vivid Memory” by Alana Connor Grade 11 Blair High School It was nearing the end of the day and the sun was setting, cast low in the sky and steadily disappearing […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” Honorable mention Category 3: Grades 9-12 “The Operation of Love” by Eliyah Sims Grade 11 Pasadena Youth Build I’d sing a song in December just to remember you. I was 16 when I first laid eyes on you; […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” Honorable mention Category 2: Grades 6-8 “A Whole New Underwater World” by Alyssa Ho Grade 6 Emperor Elementary School It was a crisp, clear Tuesday morning as I was dragged onto the beach of Toyon Bay in my tight, […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” Honorable mention Category 2: Grades 6-8 “Astronaut” by Brianna Granados Grade 8 Southmore Intermediate School Alfred wanted to be an astronaut. When he was a kid, his parents would smile warmly and encouraged his dream. They bought him […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” Honorable mention Category 2: Grades 6-8 “Sidekick” by Karla Ortiz Burden Grade 8 Southmore Intermediate School There was a girl in my preschool, I remember. She was crying. Most of her black hair was on her face, wet, due […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” 1st place Category 3: Grades 9-12 “Vivid Memory” by Marlene Romero-Cortez Grade 9 Blair High School On February 2, 2016, I was informed my aunt, Lydia, was diagnosed with Sarcoma. I was the type of cancer that began in […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” 1st place Category 2: Grades 6-8 “Lost and Found” by Kaitlyn Chiu Grade 7 Oak Avenue Intermediate School I walk leisurely down the street, taking my time. The vibrant flowers around me catch my attention as if they are […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” 2nd place Category 3: Grades 9-12 “Dear Diary” by Jocelyn D. Chea Grade 12 Blair High School May 9, 2005 Dear Diary, I feel silly writing like this, but I thought since mommy gave you to me, I should […]
One City One Story 2016 Writing Contest: “A Vivid Memory” 2nd place Category 2: Grades 6-8 “The Fear of Not Knowing” by Sally Ho Grade 8 First Avenue Middle School So how well do you remember things? For me, I’d say I’m slightly above average. However, I’m not a […]