Esperanza Rising Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan “Esperanza Rising” is about a 13-year-old girl who came from a rich family in Mexico. Her dad passed away and their farm burned down. Her bad uncles were trying to steal their land, so her family moved to...
The Buddy Bench Written by Patty Brozo Illustrated by Mike Deas This book is about a group of students who are learning some important lessons during recess. Many students in Miss Mellon’s class really enjoyed the fun activities that take place during recess,...
Imagine that you are a baseball player deciding in a split second whether to swing at a 100 mph pitch. Or imagine that you are a juror trying to figure out whether someone is guilty of a crime. One situation requires your brain to make a fast decision. In the other...
Whenever he goes to a restaurant with his family, Keith Prewitt looks at the entrance and exits. He spots a place where he could potentially hide. It’s a habit. He sees it as a precaution, just in case something bad happens. “Always be aware of your surroundings,”...
Pressure By Quandre Davis Am I at fault for feeling this way As pressure builds and skies turn gray? The weight upon my shoulders tight, A constant battle, day and night. My mind is racing, thoughts collide. A storm inside I cannot hide. I search for answers, seek...
A bowling field trip was one of the highlights of Catholic Partnership Schools’ summer program in cooperation with Healthy NewsWorks. Healthy Courier reporters in grades 6 to 8 took the opportunity to track their aerobic activity on the field trip. The American...
