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Midwest Regional Youth Poet Laureate and Ann Arbor native, Faye Harrison, is in the running for the National Youth Poet Laureate award.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Book Bridge wants to hear your childs COVID-19 stories. Elementary students around the Ann Arbor area are encouraged to submit their pandemic stories to the COVID-19: Tell Us Your Story contest. Organized by Book Bridge, a Skyline High School student organization that promotes educational equity and learning, the contest is aimed at helping children tell their own stories during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Book Bridge members will select the top three stories from each category to receive a free backpack along with their goody bag. Matthew McMorrough, another Book Bridge member, is interested in seeing different perspectives on the pandemic that contest participants will have.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Go for a run and raise money for childrens tutoring services in the Ann Arbor area. The Family Learning Institute, a nonprofit literacy organization, is hosting its first-ever Bookin it for Kids virtual walk/run fundraiser. Money raised by the race will go towards development of FLIs literacy programs and materials that help children reach grade-level writing and reading proficiency. Runners can also submit photos in different categories like Most Unique Race Route and Best Outfit for the chance to win gift cards from companies, including Zingermans and Ann Arbor Running Company. Learn more about Family Learning Institute at familylearninginstitute.org

DETROIT Keeping a journal is an activity that can have multiple benefits, not just for adults -- it can really help children and teens too. Its an easy thing you can build into a daily routine that experts say will help children cope with stress. Now, its a useful tool to help children cope with what theyre feeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She saw how well it worked and and knew it could help children deal with their emotions too. There are numerous benefits to journaling for children and that includes physical benefits mental benefits.