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American Opportunity
An evaluation of the American stereotype
Joseph K.
Michigan
American Opportunity
An evaluation of the American stereotype
Joseph K.
Michigan
The pursuit of happiness
My piece is about pursuing your happiness. I discuss several song lyrics that connect to my beliefs about happiness.
Silas
Arizona
Never Alone
In this piece, Viktoria Lamley speaks about the importance of companionship to your everyday happiness. What she learned after an important experience with her pup, and how it sparked her to take a deeper look into things.
Viktoria L.
Michigan
My Family's Journey to the American Creed
For this project, I created a visual memoir with an accompanying narrative documenting the journey my dad and his family made to America. I am the first person outside of my family telling this story publicly. I am very excited to share this story with all of you.
Estefano E.
Alaska
American Creed
Through hard work, fighting for your identity, knowing who you are, and being true to yourself it can lead you to the American Dream. People need to value their opportunities and work for what they want.
Bailey Johannes
Montana
The American Creed and the death of spirituality
The American Creed and the ideals that built America. Where do these ideals lead people? Why do these ideals lead people? The truth behind the ideals and actions of America as a whole, and it's connection to life itself and mine and many others' spiritual views on life.
Zach
Michigan
Being Creative is More Than Just a Hobby
This essay is about the link between being creative and a happier, more successful life.
Kate D.
Michigan

Writing Our Future: American Creed is part of the National Writing Project’s family of youth publishing projects, all gathered under the Writing Our Future initiative.

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