Mikayla Deely

As an author and a writer, I support banning books in schools. Why? Porn. Let’s get into it. But first, before you get all mad at me, read the entire post first. Still want to read more? I’ve included a list of additional sources at the end of this article that I suggest reading. I want to give both sides of the argument a chance so that you, as the reader, can form your own opinions. Later, I will explain my own reasoning on why I support the bans and why I believe you should as well. So...

I wrote this short story two years ago in memory of my childhood dog, who we sadly had to put down. Written in the style of Julie Otsuka's, Diem Perdidi. Writing this helped me come to terms with the loss when I was certain I had let go too quickly. *** I remember my hand feeling numb. I remember crying in my bed the night before, knowing this would be the last time I held my childhood dog as I slept. I remember when I first saw her, she was standing on the back patio. I remember her being...