Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 1st place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “A Surprising School Trip” by Leah Bacigalupi Age 12 Summary: Harper discovers a startling detail about her family. Harper Rakosi was sitting on the bus begrudgingly. She hated field trips, especially this one. […]
to be free — a story by Chloe Daily
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 2nd place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “to be free” by Chloe Daily Age 12 Summary: A slave wishes to be free. my name is araminta ross. i’m the master’s slave. my mama is harriet ross. my papa benjamen ross. […]
Family is Everything — a story by Jordan Fleischman
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 3rd place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “Ang pamilya ay lahat (Family is Everything)” by Jordan Fleischman Age 12 Summary: The narrator explains her own hidden history. “Kumusta po kayo. Ako si Jordan.” “Como esta. Me llamo Jordan.” This is […]
The Soldier — a story by Samuel Smookler
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: ages 12-14) “The Soldier” by Samuel Smookler Age 12 Summary: The narrator discover some important history about his grandfather. It’s 2006 and it’s been two months since my grandpa died from Alzhimer’s. I didn’t cry […]
The Great Molasses Flood — a story by Sierra Ng
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: ages 12-14) “The Great Molasses Flood” by Sierra Ng Age 12 Summary: Josie learns about the Great Molasses Flood. Not many people know about the Great Molasses Flood in Boston. Josie didn’t. But when Josie found […]
A House Full of History — a story by Raahi Pearce
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: ages 12-14) “A House Full of History” by Raahi Pearce Age 12 Summary: Geoffrey uncovers some of his house’s stories. Geoffrey Harrison Johnfield lived in a three story house by himself. The reason he could […]
Hidden History Contest Winners
Published on :We’re pleased to announce the winners of the “Hidden History” Writing and Art Contests. This year, youth ages 8-14 who live or attend school in Pasadena were challenged to put their own spin on a piece of history. All artwork and stories were inspired by characters or moments from past […]
Revolutionary Love — a story by Emma Rispin
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: ages 12-14) “Revolutionary Love” by Emma Rispin Age 12 Summary: Amidst a war, a frightful night, and an unknowable future. I awoke to the frantic sounds of my father’s footsteps. I jumped from my bed […]
Young Readers League Art Contest 2018: Age 12-14
Published on :Age 12-14 Category First Place Camille Echeverri Age 14, California School of the Arts Untitled Pen, ink, watercolor; 9 x 12 inches Beautiful. Great composition and details, color and control, use of the various mediums. It’s clean, imaginative, interesting, creative, and humorous. The traveler is ready for a new journey […]
“A New Beginning” by Isaac Rishwain
Published on :Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 1st place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Isaac Rishwain Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “A New Beginning” Gabriel reminiscences about his hometown as he leaves for a new life in the U.S. In a land, promised to bring something magnificent, beyond […]