Dear Lisa,

  Whenever my teacher calls on me in class, my heart beats(跳) quickly. I’m afraid I’ll give the wrong answer and everyone will laugh. So I say “I don’t know”.

                                                              Candy

Dear Candy,

  You are not the only kid who feels this way, Talk to a parent or your teacher for ideas. You can also set small goals（目标）. Try your best to answer questions and put up your hand in class once a day. Remember, it is really OK to be wrong sometimes.

Dear Lisa,

  My friend is starting to hang out with a girl who used to bully（欺负）her! And my friend doesn’t seem to want to be around me at all anymore.

                                                              Wendy

Dear Wendy,

  It’s normal for friendships to change, and it’s possible that the girl has become kinder over time. Try not to worry about that, and pay attention to how your own friendship is changing. Hanging out, just the two of you, might help to mend your friendship.

Dear Lisa,

  I want to be a writer. But when I go back to reading a story I’ve written, it sounds stupid and I don’t want to finish it. Should I keep trying to write?

                                                               Nick

Dear Nick,

  Every writer has been where you are –--- a place where nothing he writes sounds right. What’s important is keeping writing as much as you can. The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Also, keep reading. You can learn a lot about writing by reading.