The Try-Everything Club
by Marcus WrightA child who doesn't know what they're good at starts a club to try new activities and discovers their hidden talent
1/21/2026
10 pages
Meet the Characters
River
Coach Kim
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Style
Sepia & Nostalgic
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Realistic FictionPerseveranceSelf-ConfidenceIdentity & SelfCreativityPatienceResilienceSlice of LifeTrying New Things
River wasn't sure what he liked to do.
Could a special club help him find out?
Page 1
River walked into the big recreation center. Bright banners hung from the ceiling. A sign said, "The Try-Everything Club!" River felt a little nervous.
Page 2
First, River went to the art table. He picked up a paintbrush. Other kids made colorful pictures. River's painting looked messy, and he sighed softly.
Page 3
Next, River tried basketball. His friend Maya dribbled with ease. River tried to bounce the ball. It bounced away from him. His shoulders dropped.
Page 4
River sat on a nearby bench. He watched other kids having fun. He pulled at a loose thread on his sweatshirt. Maybe the club was not for him.
Page 5
Coach Kim walked over quietly. She sat down beside River. "How are things going today?" she asked with a warm smile. River looked up slowly.
Page 6
River mumbled, "I am not good at anything." Coach Kim listened closely. She nodded her head. "It's okay to not be good yet," she said.
Page 7
Coach Kim looked around the big room. "This club is about trying new things. It is okay to take your time." She pointed to a table with many blocks.
Page 8
River walked to the building station. He picked up a big block. Then he found a tall, empty box. He started to stack them carefully, one by one.
Page 9
River kept stacking and building. He added smaller boxes and tubes. A tall, wobbly tower grew bigger and bigger. He placed a final piece with care.
Page 10
River stood proudly beside his tower. Coach Kim smiled from a distance. River still wasn't "the best," but he kept trying. He had found something he loved.
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