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February 2026 / Cultural Traditions, Humor, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

A Werewolf Hunt

by Robert Ferguson I heard a spooky werewolf Read More

February 2026 / "I am from ...", Cultural Traditions, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Where I’m From? Who I am?

by Yascara Arita Merlos I am from the mallow broom, From coffee and its smoky smell. Read More

February 2026 / Cultural Traditions, Humor, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

I Would Like to Be a Mummy

by Nat Lloyd I would like to dress up like a mummy for Halloween. Read More

February 2026 / Cultural Traditions, Family, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

The Magic of December 31st

by Rocio Aguilar-Najera My favorite time was the last day of every year, December 31st. For me, it was a time when the entire family would gather at my grandmother's house. Read More

February 2026 / China, Cultural Traditions, Nature, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

My Favorite Insect—Silkworm

by Heidi Gao Ancient China is famous for its silk production, originating from tiny silkworms that contribute to the creation of soft, shiny silk threads ... One of my childhood joys was raising silkworms, too. Read More

May 2024 / Arts, Community, Cultural Traditions, Personal Narrative, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2024

Going to Church

We went to see artwork by Eugene Vango. My favorite picture showed my people going into church. 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