“I’ve liked writing ever since I knew how to. I’m taking a creative writing class, so we write most of the time in that class, almost every day, and I write whatever inspiration hits.” [When I write] I can express myself really well. I feel peaceful because I can just pour what I’m thinking into my writing. My passion keeps me writing for long periods of time, [and]when my ideas are flowing, it’s hard to walk away. When I have an emotional connection to what I’m writing, it allows me to go deeper into the story and give it a deeper meaning. I feel happy [while writing] because I can put all of my energy into one thing and focus on that.” -Emma Overmann, 10