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What begins as a spirited hike up a rugged mountain trail quickly transforms into a powerful test of endurance, courage, and connection in this breathtaking short story by high school writer Akira Lawrence. "Mountain Ascent" captures both the beauty and danger of nature through the eyes of a determined young climber on a journey with her father—until a sudden encounter with a mountain lion turns her path into a fight for survival.

"A Seed Becoming" 2024 BITW Youth Poetry Winner

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