Alice Moon – Grade 4, Sunshine Elementary School Hi, I’m Alice Moon from Sunshine Elementary. I enjoy reading fairy tales and writing short stories about animals and magic worlds. I wanted to join the Junior English Journalists because I love sharing fun ideas and happy news with others. I hope I can write articles that make people smile. One day, I want to be a children’s book author who writes books for kids in many countries.
Daniel Park – Grade 6, Maple Creek Elementary School Hello! My name is Daniel Park, and I go to Maple Creek Elementary. I’m really into soccer, and I like watching sports news and documentaries with my dad. I decided to become a Junior English Journalist because I want to report on school sports events and write about things happening around us in English. I hope I can learn how to write like a real reporter! My dream is to become a sports announcer who travels the world to cover big games.
Emily Kim – Grade 5, Brightstone Elementary School Hi! I’m Emily Kim from Brightstone Elementary. I love drawing, especially animals and funny cartoons. Every weekend, I make little comic books at home. I joined the Junior English Journalists because I want to share fun stories about school life and maybe even create some comics for our articles. I hope I can interview students and draw pictures that match their stories. My big dream is to become a famous cartoonist who publishes books in many languages.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword"The pen is mightier than the sword." — Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1839) ️ Origin and Historical BackgroundThis famous proverb was coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, an English author and politician, in his 1839 play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. In the play, Cardinal Richelieu, a clergyman and statesman, utters the line: "Beneath the rule of men entirely great,The pen is mightier than the sword." The expression quickly gained popularity, emphasizing the power of communication, writing, and ideas over violence and physical force. But the idea predates Bulwer-Lytton. E
"Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today"(Also known unofficially as: “Procrastination’s Worst Enemy”) ️ Origin and Historical EchoesThis proverb is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that marvelously multitasking Founding Father who, when not inventing bifocals or taming lightning, dispensed practical wisdom in Poor Richard’s Almanack. However, its sentiment predates Franklin, echoing back to Latin maxims like “Carpe diem” (Seize the day) and even to Hesiod, who cautioned against idle delay in ancient Greek literature. It’s a timeless commandment in the temple of productivity—a
A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing Origin and HistoryThis proverb originates from the English poet Alexander Pope, who wrote in his 1709 Essay on Criticism: “A little learning is a dang’rous thing;Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.” The “Pierian spring” symbolizes the source of knowledge in Greek mythology. Pope’s warning was that superficial knowledge without deeper understanding can lead to overconfidence and mistakes. MeaningThe proverb highlights that: Knowing only part of a subject can lead to false confidence. Without full understanding, one may make poor decisions, a
Tell Me and I Forget. Teach Me and I Remember. Involve Me and I Learn. Origin and HistoryThis widely quoted proverb is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, though its roots may go deeper, possibly influenced by Confucian philosophy or earlier oral traditions. The exact source is debated, but the core idea—that active involvement deepens understanding—has long been central to effective education methods across cultures. Confucius once said, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."—a sentiment nearly identical in spirit. Whether East or West, the wisdom remains unive