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Review by Jasmine Sov, 14 The Empire of Dreams By Rae Carson Precocious, magic-touched Red Sparkle Stone has been running all her life—from monsters, evil sorcerers, and the trauma that weighs her down. Now, she’s about to be adopted by the royal family, a sweet ending to the suffering she’s […]
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the Dream Catcher Story Contest. Writers were challenged to tell us a story in 300 words or less that is inspired by dreams or capturing dreams. Special thanks to our judges: Natassia Mendez, Jesse Roth, Nick Smith, and Jasmine Sov. Here are the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Review by Jasmine Sov, 14 Kingdom of Souls By Rena Barron Arrah, unlike many other people her age, does not yet possess magic. Despite her father’s reassurances that her magic will come, she’s losing hope. After all, her high-ranking priestess mother already all but shuns her. That surely means that […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 11/14/2020 Present: Jasmine, Cassie, Leo, Genevieve, Luke, Noah What have you been doing to help calm you down? Holding/playing with younger sibling Reading, writing, journaling Spending time outdoors Doing community services Completing homework early Facetime with friends What is your […]