Write This!
Many of our most memorable
experiences of childhood or teenage years center around being left out. In 100
words or less, show us how it feels to be left out. Practice voice!
All entries due May 20. Send
entries to scbwiwritethis@scbwi.org
“How do you
plea?” demanded the freckled mock court clerk.
My thrift store turtle neck tightened as I gulped, “Not guilty.” “Was the dog with you at the time of the
incident?” grilled the metal mouthed defense attorney. As planned, I claimed, “No, it wasn’t with
us.” Smoothing her designer skirt, the
other defendant smiled and answered the same.
The conformist middle school social studies class jury declared, “Bridget
– not guilty, and Tessa – guilty.” With
flushed face, I felt accusatory eyes on me.
The high-brow court decided she perfectly could do no wrong and I was
guilty of being unpopular.
