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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 / 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

July 2024 / Community, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

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I like my neighborhood but it needs some big changes. Read More

July 2024 / Community, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

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My neighborhood could be a better place with just a few changes. Read More

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 / Community, Nonfiction, SPOTLIGHT 2024

People Can Believe

Many things need to be done to help the homeless. Read More

July 2024 / Arts, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

Jordon Fite

Jordon Fite is an actor on the show, Power Rangers. I love how he got started on the show as an action figure. Read More

July 2024 / Education and Learning, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

One Very Mean Teacher

In the countryside in the refugee camps of Tanzania, Africa, we had to walk everywhere because we couldn’t ride the bus like in the USA to school. Read More

July 2024 / Community, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

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My neighborhood is nice, but it could be improved with just two changes. Read More

July 2024 / Community, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024

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My neighborhood is a lovely place to come to but could be improved. My biggest fear is that they drive fast. Read More