Student Voice

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

By

Andrea Beaty

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school until one day, he hurts his ankle at a local landfill and has to stop. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets the idea to turn the slimy mess into a park. She works up the courage to go to City Hall, only to be told she can’t do it because she’s just a kid. Sofia does not give up, and sets out to prove what one kid can do.

Stella Diaz Never Gives Up

By

Angela Dominguez

Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up!

The Homework Strike

By Greg Pincus

Now in seventh grade Gregory K. is frustrated by all the homework that leaves him no time for writing, which is what he loves to do--so he decides to go on a homework strike, and with his history teacher's encouragement he learns a valuable lesson in civics and standing up for what you believe in.