Summer

June 24, 2024 Get ready to add a splash of patriotic spirit to your Independence Day celebrations with these DIY 4th of July decorations! We’ve created stunning free printable posters featuring the iconic quote “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” surrounded by beautiful watercolor florals in red, white, and blue. Choose from two sizes…

And, too, at a time when some educators are alarmed by the ability of chatbots to do students’ work for them, this is a contest that rewards the human touch. As our step-by-step guide to participating shows, what we’re looking for are genuine personal connections to the news, explored with voice, style and personality —…

June 16, 2021 Can you believe it is almost summer? Celebrate it with this free summer printable poster featuring pastel fruits and leaves. It comes with a quote that “Summer is a state of mind.” Do you agree with that? What is your favorite time of the year? I’m usually drawn to bold color shades…

WinnerAaron Kim, 16, from Tacoma, Wash., chose an article from the Well section headlined “How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break” and wrote:It’s late July already. But, for so much of the summer, it felt like it had not even started. Each day of my break had been so much like the…

And, too, at a time when some educators are alarmed by the ability of chatbots to do students’ work for them, this is a contest that rewards the human touch. As our step-by-step guide to participating shows, what we’re looking for is meaningful personal connections to the news, explored with voice, style and personality —…

As our 13th Summer Reading Contest ends, we congratulate this week’s winner and thank the thousands of students who participated.

What ordinary moments did you enjoy during your summer vacation?

Congratulations to our winner, FengYu Yang, as well as to our many runners-up and honorable mentions.

Congratulations to our winner, Samya Madhukar, as well as to our many runners-up and honorable mentions.

To participate, submit your response here by Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced on Aug. 30.