Do You Like a Comeback Story?
The superstar quarterback Tom Brady recently retired, only to announce his return to football less than two months later. Have you ever found it hard to say goodbye to something?
How Can You Tell a Story About Your Life Right Now Through a Few...
Think about as many aspects of your daily life as you can — positive, negative and neutral — then try to tell the story in numbers, the way The Times does in “11 Numbers That Show How the Coronavirus Has Changed NYC.” Here are some examples:New York City has never looked so unlike itself. Deserted…
Personal Narrative Essay Contest for Students: Tell a Short Story About a Meaningful Life...
Contest Dates: Sept. 4, 2019 - Oct. 29, 2019 When you think of The New York Times, you probably think of front-page news, but The Times also has a long tradition of publishing personal essays, and you can find new ones online nearly every day if you know where to look. In fact, over the…
The Story of Your Name
What is your name, and how did you get it? Have you ever altered or changed your name for any reason? Has anyone else? For instance, maybe you go by a nickname more often than the name on your birth certificate. Which of the names you are called do you like best? Why? If you…
