To end "Writing from A to Z," a piece from Ayumi to Zoraya.

We've come to the end! This is the very final piece of our project "Writing from A to Z," where professional artists collaborated with our young writers to bring their words to life. It's been rewarding for us, and we're happy to present "The Problem with Cookies" by Zoraya and Ayumi Takahashi for your pleasure. Enjoy!

Enter our bookmark giveaway by Monday by filling out a quick entry form here, and be sure to check out all of the beautiful pieces.

X is for Ex-pressing Writing

This is our second to last piece and a frankly beautiful op-ed about Joselyn's experience with writing. Artwork is by the immensely talented Paige Moon. Definitely give this a read if you want to hear about a young, developing writer.

To enter to win  our last bookmarks giveaway, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, January 5! While you’re there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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W is for Waiting and World of Terror

Kick off Friday with two pieces! Both are monologues with very different vibes. For pensive and family-oriented, check out Evelyn and Caitlin Anne's piece, "Waiting for My Sister." For a taste of horror, Gabriela and Kowoon Jung have got  your back (or mouth?) with "World of Terror."

To enter to win  our last bookmarks giveaway, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, January 5! While you’re there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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V is for Velasco

Today's story is by Karen about a spunky duo called Anthony and Shadia. The accompanying artwork is by talented illustrator Jeromy Velasco. Check it out!

To enter to win  our last bookmarks giveaway, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, January 5! While you’re there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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U is for Under the Rain

Jennyfer's monologue was written in response to the prompt "waiting for the train." We love this atmospheric illustration by Darren Inouye. Read and enjoy.

To enter to win  our last bookmarks giveaway, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, January 5! While you’re there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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To kick off our final week of "Writing From A to Z," we have two pieces for the letter T.

From Vanessa and Christopher Youssef, an illustrated poem called "There I'll Be."

From Hayley and Matthew Hayashida, a story about being trapped in Costco. Enjoy!

To enter to win  our last bookmarks giveaway, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, January 5! While you’re there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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S is for Shriek

Marcos brings us this wonderfully weird monologue about a strange encounter with a transmogrifying creature. This very cool artwork is by Alexander Vidal.

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. Deadline is this Monday, December 29! While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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R is for Reading

To kick off the weekend, we have not one, but two pieces on reading. Check out Perla's take (with an awesome illustration by David Habben) and Angel's piece (art by the amazing Trisha Kim). 

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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P is for Pie Hero

This is an incredibly wacky story about an apple pie coming to life. Stay tuned for Abigail's twist ending! Art by the talented and wonderful Miss Lotion.

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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O is for Opinion Editorial

This semester, we introduced op-eds to the students. We wanted to give the students the opportunity to share their thoughts on something they are passionate about. We think Galylea did a great job in engaging us with her view on smoking. Australian designer Luke Choice created this incredible 3D piece to go with Galylea's work.

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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N is for 98... 99 (and dragons)

Hayley give us a pretty incredible fantasy story involving adventure, a pegasus, and an awesome female protagonist. Art is by the very cool Andrew Ho. Check it out!

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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M is for Music and Mysterious Men in Masks

Here's our holiday present to you--two new illustrated pieces and our third bookmark giveaway! Enjoy Alicia and David Barneda's piece on why music matters, and Ramon and Jing Jin's creepy monologue.

To enter to win eight original bookmarks from Week 3, just fill out a super-quick entry form on our website. While you're there, you can check out all the pieces that have been released so far! 

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Congratulations and giveaway update!

Congrats to the winners of our second week's bookmark giveaway! They've been contacted, and we're excited to be sending them their bookmark sets.

We have two more giveaways coming up, but we want to update the rules a bit.

1. To enter, simply fill out a very quick entry form on our website (we ask for your e-mail, which will only be used to contact you if you win our giveaway). You'll receive a full set of original bookmarks from this project of the pieces released that week! Submit by Monday, 12/29 5pm PST to enter our third giveaway. (Entry doesn't require following or reblogging us, although we love when people share our artists' and students' work!)

2. You must be eighteen years or older and living in the United States to win! If you're not eighteen yet, you can ask your parent or guardian to submit for you.

3. Tumblr isn't associated with our giveaway, and you'll be giving information to us, and not them.

4. If you have any questions at all, please always feel free to contact us. Thanks for all the support!

L is for Land of Spaghetti and Meatballs and Living with Lemon Cake !

For your Monday morning enjoyment, we have not just one, but TWO stories from Writing from A to Z. Land of Spaghetti and Meatballs, written by 5th grader Emely and illustrated by the exceptional Min Heo, will whisk you away to an Italian paradise. Living with Lemon Cake, written by 5th grader Elaine and illustrated vibrantly by Christine Auf Der Mauer, will make you wish for summer.

Today is the last day to enter the 3W Giveaway and win our second set of 8 bookmarks. Follow us on Tumblr and reblog one of our stories for a chance to get a lovely last-minute present for the bibliophile in your life.

K is for Kit Kat is My Home! (+bookmark giveaway!)

This piece is written by Evelyn and illustrated by Rebecca Wang. Beware: you will crave a Kit Kat after reading.

To enter our bookmark giveaway for 8 free bookmarks, follow us on Tumblr and reblog one of our student stories! Don't forget to add an encouraging note for us to pass on to our students.

J is for Jolly Rancher Theft!

Here's a delightful story to keep you cheerful this Sunday night. If you want to find out what manliness smells like, click on in to read Juan's story, illustrated by the talented Michael Olivo. 

To enter our bookmark giveaway for this piece and 7 others, follow us on Tumblr and reblog this post! 

I is for Ice Cream Grandma! 

Today's bittersweet short story is written by Steven, illustrated by Jon Lau, and inspired by Steven's very own grandma.

To enter our bookmark giveaway for this piece and 7 others, follow us on Tumblr and reblog this post!