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When Feelings Don’t Feel Valid by henniebear@kua

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    Appliance

    Make a study of a small home appliance, such as a microwave, toaster, or coffee maker, paying special attention to little details like dials, settings buttons, and number pads. Photograph or draw the elements that most intrigue you.

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    Unlikely

    Lay down the story of two unlikely friends. How do they meet? Are they bound together by a promise or secret, or do opposites really attract, after all?

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    Language

    Write about a character whose love language is making food for others. Do they manage to win someone over throughout the course of a meal?

 

  • Visual Art

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    Teenager: In Visual Art

    What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? Responses can be abstract, literal, symbolic, interpretive, realistic – whatever best conveys your message. 

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    Teenager: In Writing

    What does it mean to be a teenager in America in 2025? How would you describe your daily life? When and where do you most feel like your true self? Where do you find inspiration? What keeps you awake at night? What brings you joy?

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    Protests Begin

    Americans are starting to rally against the Trump administration in a grassroots effort to build a national movement. Read about it. Write about it.

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