2nd Place – A Deadly Dream

by Alexis Beeler, 04/09/2020, Traverse City, MI
Middle School 6-8 Category
The soft clink of the ceramic onto the glass gave way to the peaceful surroundings of a Monday morning. The sun peaking through the trees, dying the dark sky with oranges and reds. It seemed that it was the only aspect of the day I could grasp. I could rely on the sun rising, showering warmth onto the Earth . . .
3rd Place – Weirdest Bike Ride Ever

by Alex Reynolds, 04/08/2020, Traverse City, MI
Middle School 6-8 Category
Let’s go for a bike ride,” my mom said.
“Ok,” I replied. “But let’s go to the library this time.”
I had been out of school for 3 weeks because schools were closed due to
COVID19 . . .