Protected: The Nest

The next week, Kim and Ben woke Duchess up early in their hotel room at 7AM. It was time to go to the train station. The morning fog curled around King’s Cross Station, dampening the cobblestones and softening the world to a hush. Duchess stood between her parents, her small hand tucked firmly into her…

Why Asian-American History Should Be Part of the Curriculum in California Public Schools California is a state rich in cultural diversity, with Asian-Americans making up a significant portion of its population. From the early days of Chinese laborers building the transcontinental railroad to the thriving communities of Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian immigrant…

I was seven years old, sitting at the large, polished dining table in my grandparents’ house. The table always felt too big for me, its surface reflecting the overhead light in a way that made everything seem more serious than it was. That afternoon, my grandmother, my bà nội, had picked me up from school,…

Why Harry Potter Should Be Taught in the Classroom The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, has become one of the most beloved and influential literary franchises in modern history. First published in 1997, the books have not only captivated millions of readers around the world but have also created a cultural phenomenon. With…

A Fictional Story Based on one Poor Soul’s Real Life Experience Broth and Ambition Brian Hargrove never considered himself a chef—not in the traditional sense. He was a tinkerer, a self-described “culinary disruptor,” who had spent most of his twenties coding apps and pivoting startups. At 34, flush with the proceeds of an exit from…