11 Artists Create Illustrations Inspired By Kids' Stories

The Weekly Writing Workshop is a creative writing program for kids in under-resourced areas. They also publish weekly pieces where professional illustrators create artwork inspired by their kids' adorable stories.

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Alison George / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

A 9th grader talks about growing up in Mexico City. Art by Alison George.

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Matthew Hayashida / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

A 4th grader writes about a girl with a pet tiger. Art by Matthew Hayashida.

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Paige Moon / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

A 7th grader writes a letter to her recently deceased aunt. Art by Paige Moon.

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Juan Marco / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

A 6th grader writes about a boy who develops superpowers in the dark. Art by Juan Marco.

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Misty Zhou / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

In this 7th grader's story, a girl moves into a haunted house... and the ghost wants to be friends. Art by Misty Zhou.

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Kowoon Jung / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

A boy has an amazing adventure involving a bear, a kite, and a flower in this 6th grader's story. Art by Kowoon Jung.

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Erica Ostrowski / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

This 8th grader talks about his experience in the Young Marines. Art by Erica Ostrowski.

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Nikko de Leon / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

This 6th grader's story is kind of like Home Alone at the airport. Plus the protagonist really needs to pee. Art by Nikko de Leon.

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Yejin Oh / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

In this 5th grader's story, the main character fulfills every kid's dream of going to Candyland. Art by Yejin Oh.

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Min Heo / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

This 6th grader's story is about a kid who gets bullied, and has to fight to stay in the home loves when his mother can no longer afford their living situation. Cue the feels. Art by Min Heo.

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OMOCAT / Via weeklywritingworkshop.com

This 8th grader's story is about a boy and an alien who become friends. Art by OMOCAT.

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How cute are those stories?