Content by students and youths writing for jingkids
Do Your Kids Think You’re Cool?
One teen shares why her parents are the coolest. Is that even possible?
Browsing: Student Correspondent Program
On Thin Ice: Pursuing My Ice Princess Dreams, No Matter What
Sometimes I got hurt and felt tired, but I’d think of the little girl who wanted to be an Ice Princess and remember what it is like to go all out to pursue my dream.
Top Reading Recommendations for Teens by Teens
Here are my top reading recommendations for teens to get away from their screens.
Friends Sophia Wu and Helen Wang Enjoy a Day of Bonding and Transform Into Their Favorite Icons
Our makeover day was amazing and our bad memories of being groomed as kids suddenly disappeared.
A Summer Without Beijing
Each year for the past ten years, I have traveled with my family back to the city in which I was raised as a child,
Exploring the World of Picture Books: Yohan’s Summer Fantasy
During the school year, Benita’s son Yohan was assigned a task to create picture books. What initially appeared to be merely more homework blossomed into a full on new interest. Over the summer, Yohan was able to create many books out of pencils, paper, and bursting creativity. Below is an interview, a reflection, and a cute voice from our future of the process.
Beijing Students Reveal the Winning Traits of a Brilliant Teacher
Good teachers help us get ready for our exams and build our education but amazing teachers teach us more than just what’s going to be on our tests. The best teachers I’ve had always made me feel comfortable talking to them about issues outside of schoolwork and were very approachable and caring.
Alice Who? Why I No Longer Go by My English Name
Names are interesting things. We’re each given one at birth. They’re personalized, yet reflect entire cultures and histories.
What Makes a Parent “Cool”?
As a teen, how many times have you wished for you parents to be cool?
West Meets East: Two Students From Different Cultures Share Their Views on Cultural Diversity
Meet Illa B and Audrey W, Two Dulwich College Beijing students from different backgrounds share their views on cultural diversity.