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  • Firefly

    His eyes reminded me of the stars, 

    so deep I swear I could see his heart. 

     

    He was full of light, 

    I was still trying to fight 

    the battle going on in my soul. 

     

  • Every Little Girl

    To every little girl out there 

    With big dreams 

    And bright eyes 

    I hope that by the time 

    You reach middle school 

    Our world will be different 

  • Swings

    I remember being younger when the playground was in bloom, 

    You told me that I had a choice to use just one; But whom? 

    The slide was overcrowded and I could never get a ride, 

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Challenges

  • Visual Art

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    Seasons

    Step outside and choose a simple scene near your home: a tree, a shed, a doorway. Divide a sheet of paper into quarters and use observation to depict your scene in the current season, then imagine the three remaining.

  • Writing

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    Eccentric

    We all know the trope of the crazy cat lady. Through poetry or prose, rewrite the character as the old town eccentric, revered and beloved by all, keeper of multiple … what?

  • Writing

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    Grown

    Write a poem or story about someone coming to terms with how different they are from their younger self. How do they learn to accept the fact?

 

  • Writing

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    Autumn '24: Writing

    Autumn is a season of transitions and contrasts, beginnings and endings. In poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, make this ephemeral season come to life.

  • Visual Art

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    Autumn '24: Visual Art

    Illustrate autumn as you see it – in the artistic medium of your choice. Consider a traditional aspect or try an abstract interpretation.  

  • Writing

    Election '24

    What do you want the next President of the United States to focus on, fix, change? Write to one or both major party candidates in the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election with your appeal.

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