Scholastic Award Winner: Love and Wonder 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 […] Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: New Beginnings in Third Grade In this Scholastic Writing Award-winning essay, a VSA student writes a personal essay about his first school day in the US. Read More
Scholastic Award Winner: Blonde In this Scholastic Writing Award-winning essay, a VSA student writes a critical essay about Frank Ocean’s album “Blonde.” Read More
Scholastic Writing Award Winner: Sister, Sister In this Scholastic Writing Award-winning short story, a VSA student writes about the complex relationship between two sisters through the years. Read More
Scholastic Writing Award Winner: Price of Life In this Scholastic Writing Award-winning essay, a VSA student reflects on the passing of time. Read More
Scholastic Writing Award Winner: Luna, my darling In this Scholastic Gold Key-winning poem, a 10th grade VSA student addresses the skies. Read More