January: Standing on the starting line of 2024

January 2024

Note from the editor, Purva Grover

Each year and each sunrise brings us an opportunity to be grateful. It reminds usto be kinder, better at what we do, and how we treat one another. A reminder to not lose sight of our goals and dreams but also remember not to be harsh on ourselves when we falter and fail. As we stand on the starting line of 2024, we know just like us, each of you, The Junior Trumpet blowers, is thankful for all the valuable gifts and lessons that 2023 brought. Yes, the last few months have been filled with turmoil, and one can only hope and pray that the times ahead bring peace to the world. What can we do? We can keep all those in pain in our prayers and send them strength in the best way we can. We can also allow ourselves to look forward to this New Year. We can work towards thoughts of peace, kindness, and promises for what 2024 will bring.

We wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. We’re thrilled to connect with you with the debut edition of The Junior Trumpet, and the cover for the edition shows that there is no bigger joy, gift, and skill you can provide yourself than that of reading and writing. And it reminds us of the words by Dr. Seuss: The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. We hope you can fill your year with words, and we can play our tiny part in there.

As for us, we’re optimistic that our inbox filled with your poems, stories, artworks, and more will make The Junior Trumpet only shine brighter as we go along. The edition is filled with your love for the UAE, fiction stories with strong messages, promises to do your bit for the planet, competitions for you to win, poetry from you to make one wonder, artworks that speak of immense talent, and more. And we hope you enjoy reading the first edition as much as we loved creating it for you! Write with us as you attempt the Let’s Imagine section, and yes, The Junior Trumpet Wall is yours to fill up.

We’re eager to hear from you, and we encourage you to own this space and colour it with your thoughts.

Until we meet next, keep reading, shining, and creating.