The Black-eyed Pea

This story is by L’Michelle Bleu L’Eau and was part of our 2023 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Every year, as late summer approached, the twins would spend hours scrubbing the kitchen counters until they sparkled. With precision, they would cover the countertop with layers of old, crinkled newspaper….

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The Porcelain

This story is by L’Michelle Bleu L’Eau and was part of our 2022 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. She hurried six-year-old Ellie to finish dressing so they could eat breakfast. Today Rosa wanted to arrive at the bus stop on time, to avoid the forty-minute walk to the…

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