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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

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 / Countries, Cultural Traditions, Informative Writing, Morocco, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2023

My Story with Moroccan TBOURIDA

by Tarik Mansouri At the age of 15, my family and I were invited to my cousin’s engagement celebration, which was the first time I attended an event outside of… Read More

November 2023 / Art, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2023

To Love Someone You Have To Love Yourself

by Natalia Tovar… Read More

October 2023 / Family, Informative Writing, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, Philosopy, SPOTLIGHT 2023

True Beauty is Found Not in the Exception But in the Common Place

by Afaf Do we need true beauty? If we find it, how will it affect our life? From my experiences I found beauty in everything I have done. For example:… Read More

October 2023 / Arts, Informative Writing, Interests and Hobbies, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2022

How to Make Cartoons, Then and Now

by Halima Naser Many years ago, animators made cartoons by drawing a lot of pictures and by using paper. In the past, it was a lot of hard work to… Read More