HOW TO SURVIVE A PANDEMIC

by Michelle Sirochinsky

(translated in Russian)

TAKING OVER

MY FATHER

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have plenty of people to thank for helping me get through the toughest part of my life so far. Most importantly, my hero is my father."

by Danielle Ashurov

DEAR ZENA...

"I recall times when we had our 8 PM tripes to RiteAid along with our taco nights... Even when I'm not certain on how to define such words, Zena manages to define them for me."

(translated in Russian)

DEAR MICHELLE...
"From watching movies on zoom during the pandemic to going on vacation together..."

"She is someone that has stood by me and showed me what friendship really is. Michelle is the sister I never had. I love you."

(translated in Arabic )

MY GRANDFATHER IS MY HERO
"Every morning and night he would sit in his old green recliner by the table lamp and read books from his giant bookshelf. He was an indifferent person at the first glance; his eyes were sharp and suspicious."

MY HEROIC ACTIVIST
"She had various accomplishments, and one of those accomplishments inspires me significantly. "

(translated in Russian)

MY INSPIRTION IN SCIENCE
"Women lack the representation that they deserve within STEM professions, and Katherine Johnson proves to the world and to young girls like me that despite stereotypes, women are strong and capable. ."

MOM

MY PARENTS ARE MY HEROES
"My parents have kept me at ease and inspired me throughout this pandemic. We played together, exercised together, and watched movies together. We had many conversations and tried to keep each other upbeat. We were there for each other."

by Matthew Volfson
(translated in Russian)

HEROES
"To me, having a hero is important because it helps an individual create a pathway for their future."

by Sara Qureshi
(translated in Spanish)

MY HERO IS MY FATHER
"My hero has always been, and will always be, my father."

by Frances Kestel
(translated in Russian)

Midwood Rapport

The Literary Magazine of the World Languages of Midwood High School at Brooklyn College

HOW TO SURVIVE A PANDEMIC

TAKING OVER

MY FATHER

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have plenty of people to thank for helping me get through the toughest part of my life so far. Most importantly, my hero is my father."

by Danielle Ashurov

DEAR ZENA...

"I recall times when we had our 8 PM tripes to RiteAid along with our taco nights... Even when I'm not certain on how to define such words, Zena manages to define them for me."

DEAR MICHELLE...
"From watching movies on zoom during the pandemic to going on vacation together..."

"She is someone that has stood by me and showed me what friendship really is. Michelle is the sister I never had. I love you."

MY GRANDFATHER IS MY HERO
"Every morning and night he would sit in his old green recliner by the table lamp and read books from his giant bookshelf. He was an indifferent person at the first glance; his eyes were sharp and suspicious."

MY HEROIC ACTIVIST
"She had various accomplishments, and one of those accomplishments inspires me significantly. "

MY INSPIRTION IN SCIENCE
"Women lack the representation that they deserve within STEM professions, and Katherine Johnson proves to the world and to young girls like me that despite stereotypes, women are strong and capable. ."

MOM

HEROES
"To me, having a hero is important because it helps an individual create a pathway for their future."

by Sara Qureshi
(translated in Spanish)

MY HERO IS MY FATHER
"My hero has always been, and will always be, my father."

by Frances Kestel
(translated in Russian)

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