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The Rift Honorable Mention in Science Fiction and Fantasy By Rocco, 9th Grade Ah! I yelled as I spiraled through that mysterious portal. Strange forces consumed me as I fell into the unknown. I screamed my throat out, trying to contact someone, but to no avail. I closed my eyes, embracing myself for the worst. […]
The Heron Silver Key in Personal Essay and Memoir By Henry, 9th Grade Something about the woods attracted my father. It all started years ago when he discovered that the little creek behind our cabin was the shortcut for migrating bass. We would come every fall during Thanksgiving break to this cabin, which was tucked […]
Love and Wonder Honorable Mention in Poetry By Jenny, 8th Grade I am from toy guns, from metal monkey bars that made me feel as right as rain, from days full of play From hours spent reading under the mellow sun. I am from the West Lake, from its rich history full with mythical legends […]
In this Scholastic Writing Award-winning essay, a VSA student writes a personal essay about his first school day in the US.
A VSA fifth grader analyzes the protagonist's emotions in the short story "An Earful."
A VSA fourth grader offers an engaging tale of Helen Keller's early years and her lessons with tutor Anne Sullivan.
In a well-researched informational essay, fifth grader Jianing explains how spices have a much richer history than we know.
In an opinion piece, 6th grader Zelie argues that society should seek a renewable source of energy and move away from coal.
