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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…

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…

In addition to frigid temperatures and disruptive weather, winter brings opportunities for unique getaways and snowbound escapes. Do you enjoy vacationing during this time of year? What, if any, traveling have you done this winter? Did your plans embrace cold and snowy conditions — or did you flee from them to warmer climates? Tell us…

What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? How might you apply it to your own life? 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 and older 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 essay to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…

Are you in any group chats via text? What role do group chats play in your life? When are they great? When are they annoying?A recent Times article called “Everyone Has Left the Chat” describes how, for many, the group chat has changed over the course of the pandemic:Like so many features of our lives…

Wolves, whales, bison, owls, sea lions and wild horses: these are just some of the animals you can see in different places across the U.S. right now. Where do you live, and what can you see — whether in your own backyard, in a nearby forest, desert, pond, lake or ocean — this season?Do you…

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. For many, it’s a day to celebrate with a special someone. What plans, if any, do you have for Valentine’s Day? Are you a “romantic” at heart? Do you believe in things like “love at first sight?” How do you feel about “soul mates,” or the notion that there is…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this photo — 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…

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…