It happens every year. We accumulate something like 2,000 kids’ books. They sit and pile up and sit some more, over winter, spring and summer, burdening us until fall rolls around and it’s time for Book Bound, our annual purging … Continue reading
This hilarious hard-boiled twist on the classic fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs, was the result of our 2009 Young Writers Summer Camp. While all our campers’ twisted tales were excellent, this one stands out–a story that can be enjoyed … Continue reading
The long-form interview is a lost art. But when bestselling YA author Edward Bloor sat down with our online newspaper staff at The Howard Hype, the questions came pouring out. The interview had to be broken into two parts and … Continue reading
During the 2009/2010 school year, Page 15 worked with Nap Ford Community School’s gifted and talented class on a literary magazine project. This poem was part of an activity in our poetry unit. Students had to pick an animal from … Continue reading
Another poem from the animal-adjective activity at Nap Ford. by Shana-kae S, age 8 * * * There once was a mouse, who lived in a house. Her name was Massy and she was very sassy. She once … Continue reading
This fable, written by the gifted and talented class at Nap Ford, was an offshoot of the animal-adjective activity. After reading a bunch of fables, students broke into groups, chose their favorite animals from the previous activity, and inserted them … Continue reading
You’re So Fat is a featured column by one of Howard Hype’s best writers. Each week Ivanna tackles new aspects of body image and perception, from portrayals of beauty in the media to eating disorders. The sources in the original … Continue reading
by Chanté F, age 9 This was written by a Nap Ford student for a Page 15 literary magazine project. The assignment was a to write a letter to Mr. or Mrs. Adult about why it’s tough to be a … Continue reading
And by architects we mean tutors. Why? Because simply calling our tutors “volunteers” wouldn’t be doing them any justice. No, as a Page 15 tutor, you are an Architect. You are not only helping students with homework (which is already … Continue reading
We just wrapped up our fourth annual Young Writers Summer Camps, where we published stories by more students than any other year. Not to mention, we got a new book binder! Say goodbye to those bulky white coils and welcome … Continue reading