Writing Prompt: Ways to Make Me Happy

Writing Prompt: Ways to Make Me Ridiculously Happy

Last month we did an Irritation Writing Prompt, and you guys posted the things that really got under your skin. Now we're turning the tables and we want to know the things that make you ridiculously happy!

Maybe it's the littlest thing, or maybe there have been epic surprises that made you feel on top of the world. Whatever the case, for this week's Writing Prompt, tell all the . . .

Can't wait to hear what you guys say. Leave your answers in the Comments below!

—Ratha, STACKS Writer  

Best Books Writing Prompt

Writing Prompt: Books I wish I could read again for the first time

Did you ever read a book that was so good, you almost wish you hadn't finished it . . . so you could read it again for the first time? Only a few books are that special. Harry Potter, The Giver, or The Hunger Games (for ages 12 and up) come to my mind. Not only were they great while I read them, but they had crazy endings, so it would be good not to know before starting to read them!

What about you guys? What are the books YOU think are so good you wish you could read them again for the first time? Let us know in the Comments below!

—Ratha, Stacks Writer

Last Day of School!

End of School Activities

Summer officially starts on June 21, but we all know the real start of summer is the last day of school. Whether you are off already or still counting down the days, try these activities to get your summer started right.

• Scholastic Summer Challenge 
• Sign the STACKS Virtual Yearbook 
• Create a Caption for Graduation Bear 
• Make your Summer Resolutions 
• Summer Fun Would You Rather
• Summer Word Scramble 
• Summer Vacation Would You Rather 
• Summer Tongue Twisters Writing Prompt (Tee hee. "Justin Bieber bakes brownies by the beach!")

Finally, here are some more Would You Rather questions submitted by STACKers on the STACK Back Message Board. If you have ideas for blog posts, go to the Message Board and submit yours too!

From WitchPixie2 and AmberBlack111: Would you rather . . .

1. Go to summer school OR spend an hour every day studying?
2. Have hot weather OR snowy weather?
3. Go on a free cruise OR a trip to Paris, London, and New York that costs money?
4. Got to the beach every day OR be on vacation every day?
5. Go to a summer school that's fun OR have boring sleepovers and playdates every day?
6. Have a longer summer vacation but fewer days off during the school year OR have a short summer vacation but have more days off during the school year?
7. Swim in a pool of Nutella OR ice cream? 
8. Swim with sharks OR race with cheetahs?
9. Drink lemonade OR fruit punch?

Thanks for the awesome questions! I hope everyone has an epic summer!

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

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)

SPONSORED BLOG POST: Epic Caption

Create an EPIC Caption!

This post is sponsored by 20th Century Fox.

The new movie Epic, hits theaters today, May 24th. For our previous Epic Create a Caption, we gave you an image of M.K. and Mub the Slug. Now we have a few other images from the movie for you to fill in with your captions.

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)

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