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Poetry Challenge: How Has The Pandemic Changed You?

Casey Noenickx

No one is coming out of the pandemic unaffected. Write a poem about how this past year changed you.

Poetry Challenge: Create A List Poem That Grapples With Rise Of Anti-Asian Racism

Casey Noenickx

Attacks against Asian Americans have increased since the coronavirus pandemic began. Tell us how you cope with this anti-Asian violence and discrimination in the form of a list poem.

Crouton the steer went viral on Twitter in 2019. In 2020, the Crouton Crew grew to over 50,000 followers.

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What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

Lilly Quiroz, Casey Noenickx, Ryan Benk

It was a tough year. NPR's Morning Edition asked what helped get you to 2021. Some people turned to art or letter writing. And others found escape by following a steer named Crouton online.

Families May Be Apart For Thanksgiving This Year, But Connections Burn Bright

Casey Noenickx

While many are not spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, connecting virtually is keeping people close and thankful for each other.

A voter wearing a protective mask exits from an early voting location in Arlington, Va.

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This Voting Season, What's Keeping You Up At Night?

Casey Noenickx

As 2020 unfolds, it may feel like one crisis comes after the next. Morning Edition wants to know how that affects your political decisions in the upcoming election.

Poetry Callout: Write A Poem For Ahmaud Arbery

Casey Noenickx

Morning Edition is asking for poems reacting to the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot and killed while jogging in Glynn County, Ga. Create one based on how you feel in this moment.

Poetry Challenge: Paint A Picture With Words

Casey Noenickx

Morning Edition resident poet Kwame Alexander wants to read your poems that respond to art. He's selected two paintings from which to draw inspiration: one by Salvador Dali and one by Kadir Nelson.