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Student 2020

Writing Contest Winners

Yaku, the Water Spirit

By Suni Sonqo Vizcarra Wood Posted on August 18, 2020 Posted in Film, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Yaku, the Water Spirit

Questions

By Brianna G. Reed Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Fiction, In Print, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Questions

“How did he choke you? How did he break your wrist? Did you try calling anyone? When did he start getting violent? Why don’t you move?”

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Quercus

By Vivian M. Carroll Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in In Print, Poetry, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Quercus

“With words about savages, standing too long in the sun to know what’s good for them. My mother stands strong. I raise myself higher, in proud nickel likeness.”

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Little Peculiarities

By Tovah Strong Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Creative Nonfiction, In Print, Nonfiction, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Little Peculiarities

“A low rumble sounds gradually then all at once the train rounds the corner toward the road. Wind rushes across my face as it tears past. In its wake, the penny spins from the rail, flattened smooth.”

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Long Road Home

By Brianna G. Reed Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Creative Nonfiction, In Print, Nonfiction, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Long Road Home

“A man walked into an El Paso Wal-Mart, training his aim on families gearing up for back-to-school. Mothers were armed with carts with new backpacks, markers, glue, and notebooks.”

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Old Dogs of Taos

By Nelson Alburquenque Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in In Print, Poetry, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Old Dogs of Taos

“Old dogs of Taos, dream off wounds – together they sleep in shade under clouds, dozing off sunshine in the long shadow of the old earth house.”

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Gimaamaaminaan Aki (Mother Earth)

By Awanigiizhik (Roderick) Bruce Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in In Print, Poetry, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
<em>Gimaamaaminaan Aki</em> (Mother Earth)

“In the beginning, she gifted us life-giving waters. Swelling from underneath, she gave birth to the water panthers and horned serpents.”

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Fyre

By Waqcecewan Grignon Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Creative Nonfiction, In Print, Nonfiction, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Fyre

“It started off as little specks of smoke and eventually turned into a single fire all in one. As I reached the ground, I went as fast as I could in the opposite direction of the flames.”

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The Dream

By Emily Cogliandro Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Fiction, In Print, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
The Dream

“She felt breathing in her ear and knew there must be someone behind her. The whispers got louder as she got closer to the door.”

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Trapped

By Nicole Martinez Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Fiction, In Print, Student 2020, Writing Contest Winners
Trapped
Throat by Leandra Chimal of the Institute of American Indian Arts

“‘Run!’ Kyle screamed at me, took my hand, and pulled me down the hallway. He pushed me into a room and covered my mouth. Whatever was after us ran past the room.”

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