by Sophia S., age 10 A little skipping stone can make ripples over the whole surface of a lake, and your little acts of kindness can affect the world around you. However woefully unimportant it may seem at times, kindness is always an important virtue in life. People see kindness...
by Talia W., age 11 As stated so eloquently by Ruby Bridges’ mother, “Our Ruby taught us all a lot. She became someone who helped change our country. She was part of history, just like generals and presidents were part of history. They’re leaders and so was Ruby. She led us away from...
Concept of refugee. Silhouette of the hungry children of refugees near the border fence in the sunset by Nina S., age 12 Luba Tryszynska shot up in her bunk. She could swear that she had heard the sound of children crying. It is probably memories of my son haunting me again, she thought...
by Clare W., age 13 “Get back here!” the overseer bellowed, quickly dashing through the crowded aisles of the village store, chasing after a runaway slave. Minty stood very still, scared of what might happen. She had followed the overseer, who had been running after a fellow slave, and...
by Alizeah C., age 9 Kindness is important because God tells us to be kind, and Jesus is the perfect example. From My Second Picture Dictionary, the definition of kindness means “friendly, doing good rather than harm.” Kindness is having a pure heart while helping others with humility. If...
