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What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related A to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…

What do you know or think you know about this image and where it is from? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more. Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in…

Do you have a favorite tree, or a favorite species of tree? If so, what and why? How has it played a role in your life? If you don’t have an answer, go for a walk in your neighborhood and choose one that catches your eye for any reason.A program in Melbourne, Australia tracks every…

According to a recent article from the Travel section, people are increasingly asking tour guides for immersive, TV-themed itineraries that allow them to live out their favorite shows’ story lines. That’s why there are now Lady Whistledown-themed teas inspired by “Bridgerton” in Britain; “Outlander”-themed itineraries in Scotland; trips to Yellowstone National Park for “Yellowstone” fans;…

German climber Jost Kobusch has been attempting to be the first person to scale Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, alone in winter, without supplemental oxygen. Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this short video of his climb. If you like, try writing from Kobusch’s point of…

A recent Times article explained that while most people can’t wait to take off their masks in public, for some teenagers, the prospect is nerve-racking.According to the article: They worried they may be deemed less attractive. They worried about acne that had been exacerbated by face coverings. They worried about getting sick or getting family…

The term parallel play usually refers to young children playing independently alongside one another. It informs how toddlers learn to interact with others, share and become social beings. And some believe it can be beneficial for adult relationships, too. What benefits or drawbacks do you think could stem from such a dynamic? Have you ever…

What do you know or think you know about this image and where it is from? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more. Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…