Author: bluebean
“Dear Young Person: A Letter To My Younger Self” – by Madison Loughlin
Dear young person, Hello there. How are you doing? I am writing this letter in the hopes of someday assisting you in ...What “Don’t Touch My Hair” Means to Me – by Abadai Zoboi
For as long as I can remember, I have practiced a bi-monthly Sunday ritual. I sit on a stack of throw pillows ...“Learning Differences in the Classroom” – by Ash Anupindi
This student story was originally published in blue bean‘s first print issue which highlighted the topic of learning differences. You can read ...“XOXO No” – by Sofia Ortiz
Living in New York City can feel like a fever dream. Growing up here often eliminates the luxury of enjoying being a ...“An Ode to My Mothers in Islam” – by Duha Elkhouli
This is my form of an ode, an appreciation for the women in my life who give me the strength to sing ...“Hongdae” – by Ashley Lee
Riding the subway to Hongdae is one of my life’s glorious natural highs. As I stand by the constantly opening and closing ...“Uncharted Territories of Depression: My Friend’s Evil Horse” – by Dorothy Knutson
A friend of mine has been struggling with depression for almost two years now, and with her permission I have attempted to ...“Have You Ever Drowned?” – by Wambui Gitahi
Swimming is like a lifestyle for me. I would start and end most of my days with a swim. I would spend ...“When This Is All Over” – Yousef Maner
It has become a phrase all too common: “When this is all over…” No one knew this would happen, and no one ...“What’s In A Name?” – by Calvin Bell, III
The amount of weight a name can carry still amazes me. The names you and I were given at birth were thought ...
