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Joyah, a fifth-grade student from Nevada, participates in the Great Mail Race and writes a letter to a fifth-grade class in Maryland, sharing information about her school, state, and asking questions about Maryland.

June recounts her experience on a boat with Christopher Columbus, facing a storm and returning home.

The story argues against having fast food at school due to health concerns like weight gain, allergies, and child obesity.

The story is a collection of short narratives from the perspective of a young girl named Joyah. She shares her experiences, dreams, and interests, including opening a Christmas present, her love for reading, gymnastics, crafts, her ideas as a mayor, her dream to be a flight attendant, an imaginary war in space, and overcoming her fear of rides.

A child receives a present with multiple layers of wrapping and finally discovers an iPhone 5s.

The narrator explains why they have 'swag' by listing their achievements in various areas and setting goals for themselves.