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February 2026 / Diamante, Nature, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Sun

diamante poem by Rima Read More

February 2026 / Diamante, Nature, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Summer

diamante poem by Mawada Read More

February 2026 / Countries, El Salvador, Informative Writing, Nature, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Lighthouse of the Pacific

by Karen Ramos By coincidence, I received this photo, and it instantly reminded me of the breathtaking natural wonders that El Salvador has to offer. ... The Izalco Volcano is the youngest volcano in both El Salvador and the world that remains active. Read More

February 2026 / Humor, Interests and Hobbies, Nature, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

A Purchase With My First Pension

by Viktor Moskovchenko There are three ways to become a sailor. Read More

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

Wild Animals

by Robert Ferguson Tonight I went to an art exhibit with my class at the Perkinson Center. I really liked all the animal pictures. 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

February 2026 / Diamante, Nature, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Storm

diamante poem by Mawada Read More

February 2026 / Diamante, Nature, Poem, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Day

diamante poem by Ruth Read More

February 2026 / Nature, SPOTLIGHT 2025

My Little Secret

by Karen Ramos Another day begins! I am dressed in bright red and my wings start to flutter. 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