A man and his companions struggle to reach their destination in the snow.
Mary Kellogg Sullivan discusses the experiences of miners searching for gold in the Klondike region.
Twain recounts his time looking for work in the West in this semi-autobiographical, comic travelogue.
Kat Chow reflects on losing her mother and the experience of walking in her mother’s old shoes.
A boy describes his desire to go to the drive-in movies.
Julia Alvarez discusses the multiple names she has been given over the years.
A boy takes a trip into the forest with his friends.
Junot Díaz explores his experiences with fear after being beat-up as an adolescent.
Jason Kim discusses accepting his Asian identity and his experiences assimilating into American culture.
A participant in the Boston Tea Party describes his role in the famous event.
In his final diary entry, John Wilkes Booth justifies his assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and wonders at his fate.
Surabhi Surendra tells the story of how she fell in love with her husband in an arranged marriage.
Marta is a straight-A student who has earned a scholarship jacket, but her financial situation – and an unjust school leader – may prevent her from receiving her reward.
In this excerpt from his autobiography, Douglass describes the horrifying abuse of Aunt Hester by the slave master.
"Serving in Florida" is the first chapter of Nickel and Dimed, a memoir in which Ehrenreich conducts a social experiment trying to spend a year surviving on minimum wage.
A 16-year-old Syrian girl living as a refugee in Lebanon tells about her experiences fleeing her home and living in a camp.
In chapter 11, Douglass describes his escape from slavery, and the challenges he faced upon becoming a free man.
A new immigrant tells of her struggles trying to achieve the American dream.
Keller tells of her early experiences working with Anne Sullivan, who helped her communicate despite an inability to hear, see, or speak.
A Lithuanian immigrant tells his story of coming to America during the 19th century for a chance at "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
