NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program 2023

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The NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program takes place each year during the month of November, challenging tweens and teens to write a novel in just 30 days. Though a seemingly daunting task, with enough focus, determination, and creativity, a participant of this year’s NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program was able to complete […]

Untitled by Angel Tommy

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“WHAT’S YOUR STORY” Excerpt from writing workshops facilitated by youth intern Skye Slattery. Accompanying story provided by the workshop participants.   Untitled by Angel Tommy   Tommy wandered through the moor looking for his younger sister, Lauren. Lauren often went out into the moor to play, seeing as she was […]

“Because of the Fleeting Rainbow” by Sarai

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“WHAT’S YOUR STORY” Excerpt from writing workshops facilitated by youth intern Skye Slattery. Accompanying story provided by the workshop participants.   “Because of the Fleeting Rainbow” by Sari If you asked Flora what her favorite weather was, she wouldn’t be able to answer right away. She’s not a girl who […]

“The Door That Leads Me” by Evie Woodard

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“WHAT’S YOUR STORY” Excerpts and drawings from writing workshops facilitated by youth intern Skye Slattery. Accompanying story images are provided by the workshop participants. The excerpt featured here has been edited by library staff for length. Full story to follow   “The Door That Leads Me” by Evie Woodard   […]

“The Day and Night” by Hera Hovsepian

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Dream Catcher Story Contest 1st place (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “The Day and Night” by Hera Hovsepian Age 13, Grade 8   At nights, when I sleep, I break the boundaries of my brain, which I wouldn’t   when I’m awake. My brain stops trying. It becomes raw. Real. […]

“Never Let Go” by Pateel Krikorian

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Dream Catcher Story Contest 2nd place (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “Never Let Go” by Pateel Krikorian Age 13, Grade 8        My mother used to tell me to always dream and so I did. I dreamt every night and every day. I dreamt flowers blooming from every corner of […]

“As You Sleep I Feast!” by April M. Gonzalez

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Dream Catcher Story Contest 3rd place (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “As You Sleep I Feast!” by April M. Gonzalez Age 12, Grade 7        Every night they come, whether you can sense them or not. They come the moment you close your eyes, even for a second. They want […]

“I’m Not the Only One” by Grace Petoyan

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Dream Catcher Story Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “I’m Not the Only One” by Grace Petoyan Age 13, Grade 8   Who me? A dreamer? No, I don’t dream. It’s all within my head. I make senseless goals like buying pints of ice cream.   I watch […]

“A Dream Becoming a Nightmare” by Emelina Hakhnazaryan

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Dream Catcher Story Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “A Dream Becoming a Nightmare” by Emelina Hakhnazaryan Age 12, Grade 7   I shut my eyes For the night’s rest. In rushed to my head A vision so absurd I was left paralyzed.   For I saw a […]

“Catching Nightmares” by Maggie Hartigan

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Dream Catcher Story Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: grades 6-8)   “Catching Nightmares” by Maggie Hartigan Age 12, Grade 6        Yawn. I’m so tired. I can’t wait to go to bed. I’m Avery, by the way. I glance up at my dreamcatcher, which hasn’t been doing a very good […]