The Flowers are Blooming in Antarctica
Plant growth in Antarctica has skyrocketed in recent years, an indication that the world’s climate is permanently changing, and a harrowing reminder of the severity of climate change
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My Race Is Not A Virus
I chose the category ‘Justice’ because it resonated with me.
Mourning Veil
My piece is about the feeling of societal regression and the fear of losing safety and human rights.
Bring Me
*** Content Warning: This written work contains mentions of sexual assault. *** My poem is about a girl who faces a traumatic event. My piece brings recognition to a serious topic, as well as justice and courage.
Symbols of Hope
Having hope is very important in staying positive and lifting up others
If I Could Fly
Monarch butterflies have always been my favorite and also represent the gratitude I have for my parents. They both came to the United States when I was very little and have always pushed to give me everything.
Doodle Dreams
My piece is about how art has given me a space to be who I am and who I will be in the future. Drawing has been a huge stress reliever in my life and is also something I’m passionate about.
Solace
I painted myself enjoying a leisure activity in my grandma’s house back in China. My piece demonstrates my cultural ties and my life experiences in a physical space, all of which make up who I am. Knowing that you will always have a place where you belong and people to look back to can be reassuring.
Grilled Memories
My entry is a representation of moments with family that bring people together and impact how we become who we are as people.
Looking Within
Looking within is about looking within yourself to see what kind of justice YOU can bring into the world.