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February 2026 / Family, Interests and Hobbies, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

My Beloved Red Car

by Rocio Aguilar-Najera There was one important thing in my life that I treasured in my heart with much love and nostalgia. It was my red car! Read More

February 2026 / Family, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, Pets, SPOTLIGHT 2025

A Miracle Story

by Heidi Gao Last summer has been a challenging and emotional time for me as my beloved dog, Lucky, fell seriously ill Read More

February 2026 / Family, Fiction, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Expectations

by Luke Yves Abad I feel hands press on my back as I’m almost violently thrust into a sea of my family members ... All of us are gathering in the Great Hall, an elaborately decorated chamber. Read More

February 2026 / Countries, Family, Haiti, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025, Work

Life in Haiti

by Anonymous I am from Haiti. I am married and we have two children. In my country, I worked in a bank and my husband was a lawyer. Read More

February 2026 / Afghanistan, Countries, Family, Immigration Stories, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

My Trip to America

by Zarghuna Hamidi My name is Zarghuna. I am from Afghanistan. Read More

February 2026 / Education and Learning, Family, Humor, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Bozo The Clown Sneakers

by Belinda Bland "Mom," I said, "I need a pair of sneakers for gym class." 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 / Family, Interests and Hobbies, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Kynnedy and Her Grandmother

by Dennis Jacobs I want Kynnedy to know how she’s so much like her grandmother. Read More

February 2026 / Family, Love and Relationships, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

About Kim

by Dennis Jacobs Kim was a very special person. ... I fell in love with a great person. Read More

February 2026 / Family, Nature, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Crayfish in the Waves

by Timothy Walker My best memory is when my cousin Richard and I went to the creek in Petersburg in springtime. Read More