Children’s Stories
Mayra leaves for school early every morning. At this time the sun is brightly shining down on the neighborhood. The
moms are outside sweeping their stoops. They throw water in front of the door to stop the dust from getting in. The mix of dust, water and sun give the air a special smell.
Mayra is 9, and like most of the kids her age, Mayra loves this smell.
Each time she breathes she can hear her mother telling her not to forget her handkerchief.
