Do you love writing and want to share your work with your community? Have you ever wanted to be published in a literary journal? If you said yes to either (or both) of those questions, we have good news: submissions for the Palo Alto City Library Teen Literary Journal are now open! We will be…
Art by Yulia
By Yulia, Grade 7 I enjoy trying new media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, ink, markers, and Procreate…
Macbeth with a twist: Deconstructing a professional critic’s arguments
By Manan, Grade 10 Gothic Motifs and Darkness: The Supernatural’s influence upon Human Agencies in Macbeth Within the Norton Critical edition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, A.C. Bradley, in his article entitled “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” discusses the role of gothic motifs in constructing the ambiance of the work. Notably, Bradley argues that Shakespeare employs characters…
Starting a Book Club!
By Norah, Grade 8 How To Start a Book Club! 💖 Reading is fun, but do you know what would make it even better? Reading with others! If you have a lot of thoughts on a book, why not get them out at a book club? Here’s how to get started → 📚 What…
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Bookshelf
By Tessa P., Grade 8 Add LED or Fairy Lights LED and fairy lights are an inexpensive and simple way to add some brightness to your bookshelf. This addition enhances the cozy feel of reading late at night or on a rainy day. For just under $10 on Amazon, you can get 50-100 ft…
Art Gallery by Tony Tom
By Tony, Grade 9…
Books I Read in July, Ranked!
By Linh N., Grade 10 It’s summertime! That means no more homework, tests, and school, and more time for sports, fun, and reading! In the summer, I like to stay busy during the day practicing soccer and doing other activities, but I always save time to read a few chapters of my current book…
The Hunger Games Series, Ranked
By Neha N., Grade 9 4. Mockingjay Mockingjay, the third book of the original Hunger Games trilogy, was an amazing closing to the series. It provided a lot of action, and probably provoked the strongest emotional responses from me out of the whole series. There were many plot twists in this book, and I found…
Book Review: The Boys In The Boat
By Everett L., Grade 8 The Boys In The Boat is an irresistible piece of nonfiction writing that brings us along the journey of the Washington College varsity crew team and their journey to the Berlin Olympics. It is a story of grit and determination, one of desperate struggles and unfair events. Most of all…
Australia and New Zealand’s Animals Photo Gallery
By Tessa P., Grade 8 After spending two months in New Zealand, along with a week-long visit to Australia, I managed to snap hundreds of photos of the unique animals and gorgeous scenery. Not all of the photos in this gallery were taken of animals found in the wild, but a handful were. Instead, I…
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