Kid Flaunts (by children ages 5-12) and Teen Flaunts (by teenagers ages 13-18) feature essays from children and young adults inspired by DHFI’s theme, “The things that make me different make me, me.” DHIFI is always accepting new submissions – if you’d like to share your story, click here to learn more about how to write and submit a flaunt for publishing on our website. Parental permission required for writers under the age of 18.
Anna Pavlova, the famous ballerina was known for her poor technique and consistent dedication. She was said to have arched feet and small ankles; a few features that she was always teased for, and yet those are the things that made her the well-known ballerina that we all know. Although I am not a ballerina […]
During my Junior Year English class this past year, my teacher challenged us to follow in Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps and create a six word story that represented the entirety of our lives. Many of my fellow classmates crafted their sentences with humor, regarding failing classes or silly memories, but I simply could not follow in […]
As humans, we feel compelled to have some sort of obsession. Maybe it’s that hot, up-and-coming movie star you just saw on the big screen last weekend (because you have to admit, Ansel Elgort is gorgeous), or that body spray you bought at Bath and Body Works last summer (I, myself, have grown very fond […]
I have always known I was different. It was pretty obvious to me. I was born without my right arm. I may be different, but I’m just like any other 15 year old girl! All my life I have had to deal with rude comments and creepy stares. Halloween is the only day where people […]
Being friends with Ethan is just as fun as being friends with anyone else and actually even more. Ethan (“E”) and I met when I was three and he was two. Ethan has one finger on each hand and his feet look different too but I don’t ever think about that. We became instant friends […]
One thing that makes me different is my speech and teeth. I had to have 8 baby teeth pulled out because the roots would not shrink and fall out so that my adult teeth could grow in. Because of this, my speech is slightly impaired, but that’s not the only reason. When I was a […]
I look different than most kids at my school. The color of my skin and the texture of my hair are different, and this makes me stand out. Many kids are curious about my hair and how it feels and some kids like to touch it – A LOT. Some touch it without asking and […]
I have many things to be thankful for. For one, my family and friends. I live with my mom and dad and two sisters. I am the oldest and 19 years old, my sister Krista is 16 and my youngest sister Amelia is 12. I also can’t forget our little dog Tia who is 6. […]
My name is Brennan and I am 5. I go to school and I have a hearing aider. My hearing aider is cool. It makes a song when I turn it on. It helps me hear better. I like it because I can hear my teachers and friends. I wear it on my bended ear. […]
My name is Oliver Scheier, and I am 9 years old. I was born with a very rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called Rigid Spine. I am one of only 70 cases in the world and that makes me feel really special. My muscles and spine are not as strong as other kids and I […]
Some people have glasses and some people don’t. My name is Merav. I’m nine. Almost a year ago, I realized that I needed glasses. I thought that a lot of people would laugh at me because I am the only girl with glasses in my whole grade of over 70 kids. When I heard that […]
Hi! My name is Savanna and I am seven years old. Today is my Mom’s birthday so I wanted to give her this Kid Flaunt as a present because I love her so much. My Kid Flaunt is about me being adopted. Adoption means you were born from a different person but they are […]
Looking back, I’ve realized I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to gain the approval of other people. This was hard when I was younger because I was never a very popular girl. I always felt like the unimportant friend in my group and being someone who needed people’s attention to feel good about […]
Hi my name is Jack and I’m 9 years old. Sometimes I don’t exactly listen. I have trouble focusing on what I am supposed to. Sometimes it feels like I can hear everything that’s going on at the same time. When the teacher calls on me, sometimes she has to repeat what she says a […]
The painting we know as the Mona Lisa is a famous piece of art, considered beautiful in many ways, yet some people debate upon the real beauty that is the Mona Lisa. Art is a passion of mine and I truly believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When Leonardo DaVinci painted […]