Who Says Adults Have to Write All the Good Stories?: Seventy-eight Stories by Sixth-grade Students of Berkshire Middle School

A parent would reach for this book when their child expresses doubt about their own creative voice or feels that 'real' stories are only written by adults. This unique anthology serves as a powerful validation of a middle-schooler's inner world, showing that their peers are capable of crafting humor, drama, and adventure. Through seventy-eight distinct voices, the collection explores themes of friendship, identity, and the pure joy of imagination. Because these stories were written by sixth-graders, the emotional stakes and humor are perfectly calibrated for the 9 to 14 age range. It is an ideal choice for a young person who is hesitant to start their own writing projects or for a family looking to celebrate the transition into adolescence. By reading the work of their peers, children find a sense of belonging and the confidence to say: I have a story worth telling, too.