Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer

Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer

Adaeze Chinemelum iloka South East, Nigeria. Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer   I know a boy who lived! A boy who lived hopping from tree to tree. A monkey! Enwe! OSA! He liked to call himself. The trees spoke to him and he listened. He knew when to crawl, hug,...
Getting to know myself

Getting to know myself

Jiya Krishnakumar United Arab Emirates Getting to know myself   It was the middle of the school year when my mom decided she needed to go to Brazil for her job. I was left alone with my dad for the next four weeks. And perfect timing, too! My history teacher just...
The Last goodbye

The Last goodbye

Sidra Pakistan The Last goodbye   This is a story of a young girl Hira and young boy David. Who met with each other on a flight. Both belong to different religions, cultures and countries but still both fell in true love with each other. Both realized in their...
The Horrors of Tribalism

The Horrors of Tribalism

Lucy Mwelu Kenya The Horrors of Tribalism   There is a certain seduction in graduating. The degree in your hand is a leeway to incredible wealth. Finally, years of immersing my feet into chilling water to study would pay off, or so I thought.   In my...
From a boat to an island of hope

From a boat to an island of hope

Jonathan Lam Jackson Heights, NY, United States From a boat to an island of hope   A boat from Vietnam floats in the sea, as a mother cramped on the boat holds her kids waiting for help. Eventually, the boat lands in Malaysia, where the mother and her kids will...