HOW TO SURVIVE A PANDEMIC

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"Many people will thank their families and friends for helping them get through this emotional rollercoaster, but I for one will thank my teacher, Dr. Stokes."

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by Michelle Sirochinsky

(translated in Russian)

by Danielle Ashurov

TAKING OVER

"This hero of mine ends. She gets tired and can not work alone. Just like the hero who saved me, it was time for me to be a hero of my own."

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by Danielle Ashurov

 (translated in Hebrew)

MY FATHER

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"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."

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by Ling Yang

(translated in Mandarin)

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."

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by Michelle Tcherevatenko

(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." 

by Zena Mohamed 

(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."

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by Qiran Hu

(translated in Spanish)

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

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by Samuel Reingold

(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. ."

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by Isabella Geller 

(translated in Russian)

MOM

"She lifts me when I cry. When I’m scared, I know on who to rely. My hero is my mom."

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by Olga Kudinova

(translated in Russian)

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)