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!
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!
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.
Now, go plan a perfect day for all the moms in your life!
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 . . .
We've all done some crazy things for the love of books.
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: 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. . .
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 . . .
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
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:
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
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!
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.
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!
Here is a fun Writing Prompt for you to try with the books on your shelf, or you can use the books in your school library and totally impress your school librarian! It's called Book Spine Poetry because you compose a poem using only the words in the titles of your book. Here is an example using books I have on my STACKS desk.
When Thunder Comes/ The Wolf Princess/ Claws/ A Corner of White
Toads and Diamonds/ Shimmer/ Under Shifting Glass
Now it's your turn. Look at the book titles you have around. Arrange them into a poem, and write your poem in the Comments.
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