Create a Caption: Filly Puppy

Create a Caption: Filly Puppy

Is that a dog or a frog?! Check out the tongue on Filly! It's got to be the longest dog tongue ever! I bet touching her tongue to her nose is no problem (I'm kinda jealous – I’ve always wanted to be able to do that). If I had to come up with a caption for this photo, I think it'd be this:

“Is that the best you've got? You do know that my tongue is a weightlifting superstar, don’t you? Tennis ball? Way too easy. Gimme a basketball. This isn’t Little League. Gimme something I can work with.”

What do YOU think Filly is doing or saying in this photo? Share in the Comments!

— En-Szu, STACKS Intern (a.k.a. MidnightMagic5)

Create a Caption: Fraizer Dog

Create a Caption: Fraizer Dog

Fraizer here might be one of the least happy-looking (though still one of the cutest) dogs ever. Why’s that? This is my best guess:

“I know you think this is a cute look for me, but can I PLEASE get a haircut?? My eyebrows are practically touching my nose. I keep running into walls. It’s not fun anymore, guys.”

Think you’ve got a better idea of what’s going on here? Share your caption in the Comments!

— En-Szu, STACKS Intern (a.k.a. MidnightMagic5)

School Dress Code Writing Prompt

School Dress Code Writing Prompt

Just about every school has a dress code of some kind. Some schools have uniforms and are very strict about them. Some schools have uniforms, but there is room for 

some creative expression as long as you follow the rules. Some schools don't allow tank tops or shorts. Some schools don't allow hats.

Today's Writing Prompt puts the school dress code question to you. How do you deal with your school's dress code? Is it possible to follow the rules and still show your own unique style?

How do you dress for success at school? Leave your answers in the Comments!

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

Mother's Day Activities

Mother's Day Activities

Mother's Day in the U.S. is on May 12. Are you ready to shower your mother with gifts and praise? Make her feel really special because you know she does a lot for you! And don't forget the other "moms" in your life, too: grandmothers, aunts, step-mothers, even teachers. 

Here are some videos, articles, and activities to get you inspired to give your mom a perfect day.

• Mother's Day Trivia Quiz
• Disney Stars' Favorite Recipes from their Moms
• Best TV and Book Moms
• Best Mother and Son Dance EVER!!!
• Freaky Friday Writing Prompt
• Make Mom a Recycled Egg-Carton Flower Bouquet.

Now, go plan a perfect day for all the moms in your life!

Writing Prompt: Ways to Irritate Me

Writing Prompt: Ways to irritate me!

Making those annoying farting noises.

Borrowing my stuff without asking.

Talking about me behind my back. (Oh no, you didn't!!)

Changing my alarm ringtone to "Gangnam Style."

These are surefire ways to irritate me. What about you? We know you wanna get it off your chest . . . so go on! I’ll bet we all have a lot more in common than we think!

Leave your answer in the Comments below!

—Ratha, Stacks Writer

Writing Prompt: You Know a Book Is Really Good When

Writing Prompt: You know a book is really good when . . .

We've all done some crazy things for the love of books.

• Stayed up past midnight to finish the last chapter.
• Snuck a flashlight under the covers.
• Waited in line for hours for a new release.
• Dropped mashed potatoes or smeared chocolate on the pages because we couldn't be bothered to stop reading to . . . eat.

Crazy, right? So for today's Writing Prompt, inquiring minds want you to finish this sentence:

Leave your answer in the Comments below. We can’t wait to see what you guys say!

—Ratha, Stacks Writer

Whatever After Name the Book

Whatever After: YOU Name the Book

Have you ever wanted to name a book? Well, now's your chance! Sarah Mlynowski, the author of the Whatever After series, wants YOU to pick the title for the fifth book in the series!

If you haven't read Whatever After, the books are about a girl named Abby who gets transported into fairy tales through her basement mirror. The only problem is, she accidentally changes the way the stories come out! She and her brother have to fix everything in order for the characters to have their happy endings.  

Learn more about the Whatever After series, and play the Dress-Up Game!

In Book #5, Abby and her brother visit the story of Rapunzel. Click on one of the choices below, and the title with the most votes will officially be the name of the fifth Whatever After book! How cool would it be to know that your vote helped decide the title of a published book?!?

UPDATE: The poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted. The winning title is BAD HAIR DAY!

Writing Prompt: You Have Not Lived Until. . .

Writing Prompt: You have not lived until. . .

Have you had any life-changing experiences? Any one thing that makes it easy to answer today's Writing Prompt? Maybe it's something fun, or silly, or just a little moment that makes you appreciate life, or something small and ordinary but so awesome-tastic you could not imagine your life without it (like chocolate).

Maybe . . .

• Your crush “elbow touched” you in the lunch line.
• You went to Disney World.
• You read the most amazing book ever and it blew your mind.
• You sat with your family eating ice cream watching the sun set over the beach on vacation. (“Ah, this is the life!”)

If you could tell the whole STACKS universe out there, how would you finish this sentence?

Let us know in the Comments below!

—Ratha, STACKS Writer

One Direction ABC

One Direction ABC

Is there anything you'd rather write about in today's Writing Prompt than One Direction? If you're a big fan, then this one is for you. It's kind of like that game you play on car trips. Name something that starts with A, then B, then C. . . with a 1D twist, of course.

For instance:

• A is for AmaZayn
• B is for Beautiful (What Makes You Beautiful!)
• C is for Columbus, OH (which is where their tour stops June 18th!)
• D is for Directioner

Can you make it all the way through the alphabet? Be as creative as you want! Leave your One Direction A,B,C's in the Comments below. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

—Ratha, Stacks Writer

April Fools' Day Jokes

April Fools' Day Jokes

It's April Fools' Day and your Writing Prompt is to come up with the best April Fools' joke ever. It can be a prank you pulled on someone, or that someone has pulled on you. Or it can be a prank you dreamed up, but might not ever actually do to anyone.

Read these prank ideas for inspiration, including the pranks that Zach Gordon and Devon Bostick pulled on each on the set of the Wimpy Kid movie.

And, just for fun, answer our April Fools' Would You Rather questions.

Leave your best April Fools' Day pranks in the Comments, and have a fun-filled day of mayhem and foolery! 

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

March Writing Prompt

March Writing Prompt

There is an expression about March that goes like this: March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.

I think what this means is that the beginning of March is wintry, cold, and blustery . . . In other words: ferocious like a lion. But by the end of March, spring is in the air, and the weather is calmer, warmer, and less windy, i.e. more like a lamb.

That is usually the case here at the STACKS offices in New York City, but I wonder if this is true everywhere. Maybe in Australia, March comes in like a kangaroo, and goes out like a Tasmanian devil. In Alaska, maybe March comes in like a polar bear, and goes out like a caribou.

I don't know, but YOU do! STACKers live all around the world, so for today's Writing Prompt, fill in the blanks to describe March where you live!

March comes in like a ____________, and goes out like a _______________.

Leave your answers in the Comments.

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

Create a Caption: Snow Dog

Create a Caption: Snow Dog

Here's one fabulous looking pup! Killy looks like she enjoys the snow, but her natural environment is definitely center stage. Look at the sass in that pose. There's definitely a lot of diva in this dog.

My caption for this photo would definitely be the following:

“Ooh, snow! I love snow. It brings out my eyes. I think this would be the perfect backdrop for my glamour shots!”

What do YOU think Killy is doing here? What’s she thinking? What’s she trying to say? Give us YOUR caption in the comments below!

— En-Szu, STACKS Intern (a.k.a. MidnightMagic5)