Author: Samal Perera

  When most people dream of Oregon's waterfalls, they picture the lush, green ferns and roaring water of summer. But the real magic, the kind that feels ancient and truly…

When most people dream of Hawaii, the image they picture is Waikiki. This world-famous, vibrant neighborhood is the living, breathing heart of Honolulu, where sparkling turquoise waves meet a bustling,…

There is a moment every autumn when the air turns crisp, the scent of woodsmoke hangs in the breeze, and the world seems to take a deep, quiet breath. In…

The school gymnasium was glowing, filled with pink balloons, soft music, and little girls in sparkling dresses, all clinging to their fathers' hands. It was a daddy-daughter dance, one of…

  On a calm morning in Sri Lanka, one of the most powerful stories about human kindness and the resilience of animals unfolded. A man named Chika Boy, known in…

On February 14, 2018, 15-year-old Anthony Borges was just a normal sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, his mind on soccer practice and Valentine's Day. But when a gunman…

This is one of the most powerful stories you will ever read, a heartfelt Mother's Letter to Teachers that perfectly captures the gratitude and fear all parents feel. Vanessa Lee…

  Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love and kindness, but for a young girl named Aislinn, it became a day of profound cruelty. After spending hours baking four…

  It began with five mothers, paintbrushes, and a shared feeling of heartbreak. In the wake of the Parkland, Florida tragedy, the world felt heavy, and that fear had trickled…

  This is one of the most heartbreaking and important stories you will ever read. It's about K'yaria Arceneaux, a 22-year-old woman whose life was a testament to kindness, but…