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TeLeni Koochin

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Record-Breaker Library

Record-Breaker

Josie, Age 14 "I am a massive fan of a popular TV series, and the minute I found out we were writing a short story, I knew what I wanted to write! My aunt is an ER (emergency medicine) physician, and I’ve been around that kind of stuff most of…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
Night in the Mansion Library

Night in the Mansion

By Hannah, Age 10 Aah! Aah!!! The scream rang in my ears. I had to find out what was going on because I needed to help the screamer. It sounded like they were in trouble. Eek!!! There it was again. I followed the sound until I came to a locked…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
Paper Plate People Drop-In Centre

Paper Plate People

Supplies: toilet paper roll yellow and orange construction paper (or what you have) black felt marker, crayon or black construction paper 2 black pipe cleaners old black sock another old sock (any colour) buttons, beads, googly eyes or other glue stick and/or hot glue (with an adult's assistance) Directions: First,…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
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Cows on Vacation! Fandango's Comedy Show

Cows on Vacation!

Q: Where do cows go for vacation?A: Moo York City! (Raquel, Age 8) Q: Why was the hockey arena so cold?A: Because all the fans were there! (Taysia, Age 11) Knock! Knock!Who's there? Zucchini.Zucchini who? Zucchini poopoo! (Dylan, Age 6) Knock! Knock!Who's there? Interrupting cow.Interrupting co--- Moo! (Brian, Age 10) Q: Why do lumber jacks…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
Angry Pea! Fandango's Comedy Show

Angry Pea!

Q: Which dinosaur knew the most words?A: The thesaurus! Knock! Knock!Who’s there? Dozen.Dozen who? Dozen anybody want to let me in? Q: What is the strongest animal?A: A snail. He carries his house on his back! Q: What kind of plates do they use on Venus?A: Flying saucers! Knock! Knock!Who’s there? Lettuce.Lettuce Who? Lettuce…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
My Best Friend Elementary School

My Best Friend

"This moment was so significant to me, because as silly as it sounds, this stuffed animal helped me overcome some insecurities. He was there for me when no one else was. He was there when times were confusing." by Brittany Conley As a young child, I was always soft spoken and…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
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The Riveting Race Library

The Riveting Race

by Joseph, Age 12 One day in the wood near Nottinghamthe animals proposed a raceTo figure out what to do with all the extra space The first competitor was a quick rabbitfrom a burrowThe second was a clever foxwho was very thoroughThe third was a gracious goose who did like…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026
In My Dreams Library

In My Dreams

by Brooke, Age 12 In my dreams, there was a thing—a little thing—one little scary thing.So small, yet so frightening...I was on a great adventure on my own when the wind had blown.A cave, I saw, was deep and raw.So I went in—right into the stone where who-knows-what could be…
TeLeni Koochin
January 15, 2026