CRICKET September 2024 – Pearls of Wisdom In the September issue (published in January 2025), we asked you to write your best story about pearls of wisdom. (1st Prize 10 and under) Carys M., age 10, Colbert, WA, "Finding Words"(1st Prize 11 and up) Kritika C., age 12, Brecksville, OH, "Something Dollars Can't Be"(2nd Prize 10 and under) Cara C., age 9, Shaker Heights, OH, "Work Hard. Be Kind. Have Fun."(2nd Prize 11 and up) Annie M., age 12, Toutle, WA, "Abuelita's Wisdom"(3rd Prize 10 and under) Gary T., age 9, Bellevue, WA, "The Saving of the Earth"(3rd Prize 11 and up) Sofia S., age 12, Cleveland, OH, "Hurting for Honey"(Honorable Mention) Allie T., age 13, Mount Pleasant, SC, "I'm Sorry"(Honorable Mention) Arden D., age 15, New York, NY, "Wisdom Snack"(Honorable Mention) Arden K., age 9, Richfield, OH, "Break a Leg, Arden"(Honorable Mention) Rachael L., age 13, Chino Hills, CA, "Telling the Truth"(Honorable Mention) Saanvi K., age 9, Westlake, OH, "Mexico"(Honorable Mention) Tang l., age 12, Palmetto Bay, FL, "Broken Mirrors"(Honorable Mention) Vivian B., age 14, Rochester, NY, "Pearl of Wisdom" 0