2025 Contest Winners
Overall Winner
5-10yrs Art Winner
11-15 yrs Art Winner
People Choice Award Winner (Had the most online votes)
Poetry Winners
5-10yrs Poetry Winner
- Fatimah Zahra- 6yrs- Pakistan
https://youtube.com/shorts/p9d_6cWdsdc?si=DKKN5TAQBlseYhof
11-15yrs Poetry Winner
- Vivian Liu- 13yrs USA
https://youtube.com/shorts/JlFtVAzguXQ?si=d9crQS7j_GIgdS0P
Mai Hoang Lam - 7yrs- Wings that pave the future
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- Việt Nam, The painting "Wings That Pave the Future" is about a young black boy standing and looking up at the sky. The boy is holding a book called Hope. Although he is poor, he still has big dreams, and the book represents his belief. In the sky, there are dove wings flying high, symbolizing freedom and the desire to rise above challenges.
Atara Mascrenhas - 5yrs- My beautiful dancer
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- United states, Last year, I saw the aurora in my area . I always wonder how the aurora throws bright colors at night without the sun. One of God's spectacular creations.
Ahil Rahman - 12yrs- The Shout!
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- India, I wish we were taught to take a stand in life for what we believe. I need a spine.
Mai Hoang Lam - 7yrs- Saola - The Soul of the Green Forest
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- Việt Nam, My country is not only rich in nature but also skilled at preserving unique cultural values. The sao la, a rare species in the Red Book, is a prime example. Thanks to the efforts of Vietnamese scientists, we protect this animal and other natural resources. This reflects Vietnam’s commitment to blending tradition with modern science to safeguard our environment and culture.
Mohamad Mahan Mollazade - 14yrs- اموزش صحیح ازگوشی همراه
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- Iran, ما بسیار سریع وبدون اگاهی از ماهیت داخل اینترنت در دسترس ما بود بهتر هست از سنین خیلی پایین از مهدها اموزش استفاده صحیح از وسایل دیجیتال زا اموزش ببینیم
Jordan Kwadwo Tweneboah - 13yrs- A robotics class
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- Ghana, This artwork expresses my love for robots and robotics. As shown, a bow is seen to be busy trying to make his own robot while teachers assist others.
Ema Dujmović - 12yrs- "Ink and Poetry: The Tiger's Whisper"
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- Croatia, Through my study of Chinese language and culture, I’ve realized how much schools often overlook: the power of interdisciplinary creativity. I wish we were taught to merge art with other subjects—like calligraphy with poetry, or ink painting with philosophy—as seamlessly as Chinese traditions do. Cultural Fluency–How art, history, and ideas connect across cultures.
Mindful creativity – discipline meeting spontaneity. Art as conversation – old motifs, new meanings.
Cohen Peng - 7yrs- Protect Environment, Save Animals
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- New Zealand, My name is Cohen, and in this artwork I want to show the importance of protecting the environment and saving animals. I drew an owl teaching this message on a blackboard in the forest, with animals like a fox and a bird listening. The city buildings in the background remind us that nature and people live side by side.
I used bright colors and happy animals to help share a serious message in a fun way. I hope that in the future, schools can teach more about how to care for the Earth and all livin
Jono Liang - 8yrs- Harmony Between Humans and Nature
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- New Zealand, My name is Jono. In this artwork, I want to show that people and animals can be good friends and live happily together. I imagine a world where we take care of nature, and there is no pollution. The animals in my picture are learning how to protect the environment, just like people should.
I hope that in the future, schools can teach more about living in harmony with nature. If we all care for the Earth and for animals, we can build a better and happier world together.
Jamie Liang - 5yrs-The Owl’s Lesson
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- New Zealand, My name is Jono. In this artwork, I want to show that people and animals can be good friends and live happily together. I imagine a world where we take care of nature, and there is no pollution. The animals in my picture are learning how to protect the environment, just like people should.
I hope that in the future, schools can teach more about living in harmony with nature. If we all care for the Earth and for animals, we can build a better and happier world together.
Macie Guan - 8yrs- Nature School
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- New Zealand, My name is Macie. In my artwork, an owl is teaching animals how to take care of the Earth. The lesson is about protecting nature and being kind to all living things. I think it’s important for everyone — even animals — to learn how to keep our planet clean and safe.
I drew this because I believe schools should teach more about the environment and how we can all help. I want people to remember that even small actions can make a big difference.
Illya Hu - 9yrs- A World of Care
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- New Zealand, My name is Illya. In my artwork, a boy is playing with animals like a rhino, snake, and monkeys, while fish and fairies swim in the sea. A plane in the sky says "Save Animals."
I believe schools should teach more about protecting animals and the environment. We all need to learn how to care for the planet and show kindness to all living things.
Emma Hu - 11yrs- The Voice of Nature
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- New Zealand, My name is Emma. In my artwork, I drew a big tiger with a little cat on its head, surrounded by a forest. Other animals around them are saying "Protect the Environment," "Reduce," and "Recycle."
I believe schools should teach more about protecting nature and how to reduce waste. It's important for everyone, even animals, to understand how we can take care of the planet and make it a better place for all living things.
Mohamad Mahan Mollazade - 14yrs- تبادل انسان ومحیط زیست
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- ایران, دوست داشتم از همان ابتدایی که به مدرسه قدم گذاشتم درمورد حفظ محیط زیست اموزش میدیدیم و راه حل هایی برای حفاظت بیشتر از ان یاد میگرفتیم
Viara Pencheva - 15yrs- Kindness
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- Bulgaria, With my artwork I want to show one of the greatest human values - kindness. A poor old woman, bent over by the burden of years, finds meaning in life by helping a little kitten dying of cold. This scene reminded me how important it is, above all, to be HUMAN, despite all the difficulties and struggles we encounter on our way. I think that the most valuable moments today are precisely those moments in which we realize the true meaning of life. I wish kindness was taught in schools in my country.
Maira siddiqui - 14yrs- I wish they taught ballet in school
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- United States, I love ballet. It’s a good form of exercise for mind and body. I wish they taught in school it’s a form of meditation plus physical exercise.
Sosha Mehrnia - 6yrs- I Wish Schools Taught Us How to Be Happy Together
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- New Zealand, This is my teacher. She is very kind and happy. She teaches four students from different countries. Each student has a different color. But we are all friends and learn together. I wish all schools were like this.
Parnika Omer - 13yrs- Opportunity
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- India, I am Parnika and love doing art. I have been learning basketball in school and I love this game. I want my school to provide free coaching for this game to underprivileged children
ZAREER HASAN AYAAN - 7yrs- CAT
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- BANGLADESH, This painting is a lively and colorful abstract artwork featuring a bold, wide-eyed cat. The artist uses bright, energetic colors and expressive brushstrokes to create a sense of excitement and curiosity. The cat’s large, yellow eyes with cross-shaped pupils immediately capture attention, giving it a mysterious and playful look. Its upright ears, marked with red, white, and black, add to the character’s alert and lively expression.
The most unique feature is the cat’s blue-colored mouth, an une
Ryan Teague - 7yrs- Tornado is destroying everything
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- United States, My family went to a summer trip in Bentonville AK last May. There was a tornado coming mid of the night. I was so scared to see it blew down so many trees and houses. The hotel we stayed was damaged badly and we had to go home earlier. I wish school can teach me more about destruction of Tornado.
Belle Luan - 8yrs- My Imaginary World
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- United States, This is a drawing of a city I created. Each building has a special color, a king or queen, and a magical elf. There is a store where they sell the "love peaches" that grow on top of the school. There is a school for the elves, too. In the park, the magical animals play. My favorite building is the Angry Onion, and my favorite person is the Very Fancy King who wears lots of pearls. I wish they taught more magic and imagination in my country.
Anita Sayevand - 11yrs- The joy of music
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- Iran, Dry hands, dry string, and dry wood
Where does this friendly song come from?
Arlo Ryu Zhao - 7yrs- Lena’s Glowshroom Hotel
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- United States, I dreamed up this hotel for my sister Lena.
It’s a magical place full of adventures,
with glowing lights, rainbow colors, and secret wonders.
I want to invite all my friends and Lena’s friends
to laugh, explore, and play together.
Welcome to Lena’s Glowshroom Hotel where every night day is a new adventure!
Raya Eneva - 14yrs- The Breath of Bulgaria
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- Bulgaria, My name is Raya Eneva and I am 14 years old. I was born in Cyprus and now live in Bulgaria. I study at a school of fine and applied arts.
Art is a big part of my life—I draw every day using various techniques, including digital art.
The piece I’m submitting is a digital drawing that reflects the spirit of Bulgarian traditions through costume, dance, and the rose.
I hope you enjoy it!
Raya Eneva
Yamilet Hernandez - 14yrs- Learning to Sew
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- United States, This artwork is a yarn ball, where the yarn comes out to spell sew in cursive. I made this artwork to show how sewing should be taught in school because it is a valuable life skill. It could help students whenever something needs a fix, for example to sew a hole on clothes or patch something up. You could also add to a project like sewing on a patch to clothes, bags, and other textiles.
Mathumitha Natarajan - 15yrs- I wish I was taught being stressed is normal
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- Bahrain, The portrait symoblises the weakening of mind during teenage ages.
but this drawing is also expressed in another way as... I wish our school taught us to be brave, to be proud....
Zarina - 11yrs- Oliva Rodrigo
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- United States, My art is a depiction of my favorite music artist, who I love listening every day to.
Kuan Yan Sing - 11yrs- My Dream Classes
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- Malaysia, I wish my school could reach me diving, cooking and sports.
Jessie Li - 13yrs- Learning Democracy from School
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- 加拿大, I wish we were taught how to listen, speak up, and create change together. In this artwork, the rainbow connects imagination and democracy—both start in the classroom and across the community.
Ahil Rahman - 12yrs- Silence!
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- India, I wish we were taught to sit in the grass, to stare at the Universe and appreciate Nature.
Molly Torsvik - 15yrs- Imagine going to school in a zoo
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- Norway, day at a zoo school would be an immersive, hands-on learning experience with the zoo itself as the classroom. Instead of desks and textbooks, students would explore animal exhibits, observe behaviors,
Advik Mohapatra - 8yrs- Choose joy and spread happiness
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- India, Life is full of ups and downs.It's not always smooth,so everyone experiences both positive and negative phases.It's easy to become negative and feel like things will never get better.In my country,I wish kids in schools should be encouraged to choose joy, to look for the bright side in every situation and figure out a way to get ahead rather than being entangled in negativity.In my artwork, I have shown how kids are spreading happiness around and choosing joy to look beyond their circumstances.
Nora Zaw - 6yrs- Cherry Blossom
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- Canada, This is the picture of the beautiful blooming Cherry tree in the Spring. The sunset evening sky is clear, and we can see a big star, the moon, and even the planet Mars. The yellow sun is still visible, and a bee and a butterfly are fluttering around the tree.
