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1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back
Kayla Yoon
1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back
Kayla Yoon

Growing through change: stories and advice from a teen, for all the teens out there.

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Kayla Yoon
A Journey to Snack Treasures
Anna K.
A Journey to Snack Treasures
Anna K.

The ultimate guide to your next snack haul.

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Anna K.
How to Crochet a Spooky Halloween Ghost
Renata Tellez
How to Crochet a Spooky Halloween Ghost
Renata Tellez

From candy corn to witch hats, get started on this perfect cozy ghost Halloween project!

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Renata Tellez
Top 5 Crochet Patterns to Try
Yunseo Jeong
Top 5 Crochet Patterns to Try
Yunseo Jeong

Save some time searching endlessly for crochet patterns and try these five I’ve chosen for you!

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Yunseo Jeong
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Pro Athletes Are Paid Too Much
Caleb Han
Pro Athletes Are Paid Too Much
Caleb Han

Are athletes really worth the millions?

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Caleb Han
My First Crochet Stitch
Yunseo Jeong
My First Crochet Stitch
Yunseo Jeong

A little history of crochet and how I started.

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Yunseo Jeong
When the Super Team Stopped Being Super
Michael Seoh
When the Super Team Stopped Being Super
Michael Seoh

The NBA’s most hyped formula for success has officially run out of magic.

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Michael Seoh
Billie Eilish’s Music Career
Yuna Kim
Billie Eilish’s Music Career
Yuna Kim

A deep dive into the pop star’s journey.

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Yuna Kim

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anthology
Sophie Ma
anthology
Sophie Ma

there are so, so many places i want to go, thank you so much for giving me a home.

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Sophie Ma
A Never-Ending Dream
Sandinia Deng
A Never-Ending Dream
Sandinia Deng

My vision starts to black out, and then I am holding out to something, anything, for just a little support. I find nothing of the sort. Instead, I am falling. No. No.

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Sandinia Deng
draethym’s walls
Sophie Ma
draethym’s walls
Sophie Ma

I grew up here, in the library with books instead of parents and stories instead of friends. I have spent the past twenty years of my life in the Draethym and yet I still have not mapped out the entire library, and that isn’t due to lack of effort. Although I have gotten close, I still don’t know if the end might even be near. I don’t even know if there is an end.

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Sophie Ma
The Final Shot
Lucas Seoh
The Final Shot
Lucas Seoh

Everyone doubts Kevin’s dreams of making it to the NBA. But when he gets sucked into a virtual championship game, will he change their minds with one last shot?

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Lucas Seoh

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A Never-Ending Dream
Sandinia Deng
A Never-Ending Dream
Sandinia Deng

My vision starts to black out, and then I am holding out to something, anything, for just a little support. I find nothing of the sort. Instead, I am falling. No. No.

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Sandinia Deng
Do We Need to Care about Politics?
Evelyn Kim
Do We Need to Care about Politics?
Evelyn Kim

As a teenager, I never thought I would have to care about politics until I was older. In my world, politics was just something that I didn’t have to worry about. And that was the problem. 

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Evelyn Kim
How to Pack for Your Next Cruise
Kayla Yoon
How to Pack for Your Next Cruise
Kayla Yoon

My stylized guide to a successful packing experience for a summer Alaskan cruise.

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Kayla Yoon
Project Phoenix
Michael Seoh
Project Phoenix
Michael Seoh

From the ashes of the past, one man has a vision to get rid of violence and crime, creating AI with the power to control the minds of the people. It’s so perfect that no one knows they're always being watched. 

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Michael Seoh

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draethym’s walls
Sophie Ma
draethym’s walls
Sophie Ma

I grew up here, in the library with books instead of parents and stories instead of friends. I have spent the past twenty years of my life in the Draethym and yet I still have not mapped out the entire library, and that isn’t due to lack of effort. Although I have gotten close, I still don’t know if the end might even be near. I don’t even know if there is an end.

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Sophie Ma
Cycling over Running, ALWAYS
Ryan Ch.
Cycling over Running, ALWAYS
Ryan Ch.

You have a better option to get to places faster, be more efficient, and have fun! It’s called cycling.

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Ryan Ch.

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Éternelle
Kayla Yoon
Éternelle
Kayla Yoon

A shining stage, masked actors, and a perfect role. But as the curtain rises, Gaston realizes that some encores never end…and some stages are impossible to leave. 

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Kayla Yoon
Beautiful Pain: What Really Happens Behind the Dance Performance
Kayla Yoon
Beautiful Pain: What Really Happens Behind the Dance Performance
Kayla Yoon

The crowd starts to quiet down and warm up for a fantastic night. My cue is seconds away, feet aching and stomach tied in knots. But there’s no time to think about pain. As I run into the blinding lights, you see grace and beauty. I feel fire.

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Kayla Yoon

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