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, […]
Times at a Highlighted Garden — art by Jaylin Zavala
Published on :One City One Story 2016 Art Contest Honorable mention High School category Jaylin Zavala Grade 8, Blair High School “Times at a Highlighted Garden” Markers, pen, pastel; 8 ½ in x 11 in This is a lovely drawing as well as a lovely memory. A floating, dreamy girl is […]
A Whole New Underwater World — art by Alyssa Ho
Published on :One City One Story 2016 Art Contest Honorable mention Middle School category Alyssa Ho Grade 6, Emperor Elementary School “A Whole New Underwater World” Markers; 11 in x 14 in This image is bright and clear. It invokes a memory of scuba diving and feeling wondrous of the surrounding […]
“Astronaut” — story by Brianna Granados
Published on :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 […]
“Sidekick” — story by Karla Ortiz Burden
Published on :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 […]
The Train Encounter — art by Michael Gordon
Published on :One City One Story 2016 Art Contest Honorable mention Middle School category Michael Gordon Grade 6, Family Fun Elementary (home school) “The Train Encounter” Markers; 8 1/2 in x 11 in The detail and design of this work is quite interesting. A deconstructed train is posed at disparate angels with rusted […]
One City One Story Contest Winners
Published on :The Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce the One City One Story 2016 Art and Writing Contest winners! Photos by Catherine Hany The winning entries were honored during an award ceremony followed by a reception on March 19, 2016. The winning entries are currently displayed at Central Library in the Great Hall, and will […]
Soothing Movement of the Train Calms Autistic Brother — art by Carissa Paccerelli
Published on :One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 1st place High School category Carissa Paccerelli Grade 10, Pasadena High School “Soothing Movement of the Train Calms Autistic Brother” Markers and colored pencil; 8 in x 11 in This image captures many elements. The first of which is the color and […]
In Six Years — art by Emily Yu
Published on :One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 1st place Middle School category Emily Yu Grade 7, Sierra Vista Middle School “In Six Years” Pen and ink; 8 in x 10 in This whimsical and surreal piece captures childhood memories well. There’s a feeling of nostalgia: video games and fandoms, […]
“Vivid Memory” –story by Marlene Romero-Cortez
Published on :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 […]