Of these outlets, perhaps the most poignant expression comes through the children's writing. We share with you these short excerpts from selected kid's essays that were submitted by the LA's BEST students as part of an essay contest held each year in conjunction with the Annual Family Brunch. Winners from each school get to attend the brunch along with two special guests. For my dream to be real for me and my family, I will have to stay in school, be focused, and have good clean fun, and say 'no' to drugs. I dream my dream all the time.
Dreams are only visions that a person has to make come true.
I am nine years old and in third grade. I feel I should have other things to worry about like spelling tests and book reports. She is also going to college part-time to someday become a teacher. I wish my mom didn't have to go through all of that. I would really like her to rest and take it easy.