The Memory Box: ACFW Ohio 2026 Anthology

By Aaron Wise, Malaya Alexander, Elim Bekele

Memory and memories.

Songs and poems are written about memories and remembering. Regrets, fears, hopes, joys and pains. Making memories and trying to forget.

Memories fill our minds, our souls, and are tied to places and pictures, scars, landmarks, and cherished possessions. They can heal and hurt, punish and encourage, teach through being shared, and bring great sorrow when they are lost.

Here are ten stories of memories and how they were preserved, from the minds and hearts of students and members of ACFW Ohio. We invite you to read and savor, think and feel, and celebrate the emerging talent of the next generation of writers.

All proceeds from the sale of this anthology go to the scholarship fund of ACFW Ohio, to encourage young writers from Christian schools and homeschools in Ohio. To learn more about ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers, visit ACFW.com

ACFW's mission is to help you tell your stories by inspiring you to partner with God in the creative process, learn the craft, and find your audience.

Contributors: Malaya Alexander: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 2nd PlaceElim Bekele: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable MentionTheodora Ann Curtis: ACFW Ohio MemberChanel Fuqua: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 3rd PlaceReagan Heidebrink: Toledo Christian Schools, Honorable MentionSyaoran Johnson: Homeschooled, Honorable MentionKanitha Mannar: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable MentionSydney Schmied: ACFW Ohio MemberNaomi Sims: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable MentionAaron Wise: Monclova Christian Academy, 1st Place

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969197099
• ISBN13: 9781969197093
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Ye Olde Dragon Books
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"