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July 2024 / Countries, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Russia, SPOTLIGHT 2024

Tatars in Russia: History and Challenges

Tatars are by far the largest minority in the Russian Federation. The Tatars in Russia trace their ancestry back to the Golden Horde, a Turkic tribe led by the Tatars that ruled over Russia starting from 1237. Read More

July 2024 / Informative Writing, Italy, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

I Am From Verona

My name is Lara, I’m from Verona, Italy. Verona is a small city but it is nice, it’s famous for the Shakespeare story Romeo e Giulietta. Read More

July 2024 / Education and Learning, Family, Goals, Immigration Stories, Interests and Hobbies, Personal Narrative, Peru, SPOTLIGHT 2024, Work

All About Me

My name is Cynthia Palomino I am happily married with Jorge, he is a Pastor, a chef and a lovely husband. We have two children, Qorianka (14) and Sacha (9). We are from Peru, South America, but we are living on the US now because of my husband´s job. Read More

May 2024 / Afghanistan, Community, Education and Learning, Family, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges

My Name Is Kemya

Transitioning from Kabul to the peaceful streets of Blue Ridge, USA has brought immense change for me and my family. Read More

May 2024 / Colombia, Community, Countries, Cultural Traditions, Informative Writing, Love and Relationships, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2024

A Special Day to Show Love

The way in which we show our love, affection or appreciation to others may be different according to customs or personal preferences. Valentine’s Day in the United States or Love and Friendship’s Day as it is known in Colombia has some similarities in the way it is celebrated in both countries. Read More

May 2024 / Countries, Cultural Traditions, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024, Ukraine

National Holiday – Vyshyvanka Day

My name is Irina. I am from Ukraine. Every year on the third Thursday of May in Ukraine, the Day of Vyshyvanka, is celebrated. Read More

November 2023 / Community, Countries, Cultural Traditions, Ecuador, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2023

A Paradise in the Middle of the World

by Maria Altamiramo Did you know that Ecuador has this name because it is geographically located on the equatorial line of the Earth? Without a doubt, Ecuador is a country… Read More

November 2023 / Countries, Cultural Traditions, Food, Informative Writing, Mexico, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2023

Chihuahua – Smashing! Amazing!

by Liz NDoumi People believe that the Apache Indians (pictured here) come from the USA, but the reality is different. For thousands of centuries, Chihuahua was the heart of the… Read More

November 2023 / Afghanistan, Community, Countries, Education and Learning, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023, War and Conflict

Refugee for Refugee

by Ali Ansari My name is Ali Ansari. I was born in Afghanistan. I lived there until 2007, when our lives became very difficult and we had to move to… Read More

November 2023 / Countries, Education and Learning, Fiji, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2023

Teenagers in a Foreign Country

by Mizuki Yokoi One day, my mother said to me, “Are you interested in studying abroad?” At the time, my best friend had moved far away, my grades were poor,… Read More