by Lucy Zhang, Age 16, USA Artwork by Mia Martins 1 week before the solstice Dear Diary, The sun sets every night, at the same time, casting an ephemeral blackness on the same buildings and marking another day. Each light and darkness, tied together under through their ability to cast shadows. When there is...
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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Book Review: Melancholic Delight, A Novel
A Novel by Tista Ray, Age 18, India Reviewed by Valerie Flokstra, jaBlog! Junior Editor for Book Reviews For all you young writers out there, this novel can give us all hope. As proven by Tista Ray of India, it is possible for a young writer to get a book published. Ray’s novel, Melancholic...
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Three Reasons Why Being a Writer Is Like Being an Athlete
by Tegwyn Hughes, Age 15, Canada Artwork by Journey Meyerhoff Sometimes, the things with the most contrast can actually have a lot in common. You wouldn’t notice it at first, but when you think about it, there are a lot of tips that can apply to both writing and exercising. That’s why I want...
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