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Be a Good Boy

Number 42: Fall 2012

Story Corner: In 1920, Tennessee lawmaker Harry Burn followed his mother's advice on a controversial vote—and "freed 17 million women from political slavery."

Illustration by Hadley Hooper

An Unlikely Friendship

Number 41: Spring 2012

Story Corner - Natalie gains a new friend that she almost missed out on.

Illustration by Jing Jing Tsong

Beyond the Barbed Wire

Number 37: Spring 2010

Story Corner

My name is Helen Tsuchiya. My maiden name was Tanigawa. Growing up, my family included my parents, three sisters and one brother.

Connected to Everything

Number 36: Fall 2009

A story from the Bitterroot Salish

Montana, 1891 — Last night, I stood outside alone, under the cold October moon. I took off my moccasins. I wanted my feet to remember the earth where my grandfather is buried.

The Three Billy Goats Gracious

Number 34: Fall 2008

A retelling of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," this story puts a cooperative twist on the traditional Norwegian tale.

Once upon a time there were three billy goats who were to go up to the hillside to eat, and the name of all three was "Gracious."

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