826NYC Review #16

Wisdom. Beauty. Compassion. Humor. "A story—no matter how different a time or world or experience—can connect people through shared moments, whether it’s a feeling, a belief, or even something we can’t quite put words to. This, to me, is the value of storytelling. Here, in this issue, is a collection of young writers’ work that captures so naturally and wonderfully some of those universal truths that bring us together. If their ages were not written alongside the titles, one could easily assume they were seasoned authors who have worked on their craft for decades." – Ruth Chan, author and illustrator of Uprooted, Thank You Neighbor!, The Alpactory: Ready, Pack, Go!, and more Original works by students of 826NYC, living in and beyond the five boroughs of New York City, including: Balance is Life The Olive Happy and Mad The Boy and the Tree Monster I Took the R Train Beep Borp Boop It's Ok to Make Mistakes Joe! The Reality Goldfish