Jumping Bean Jack and Bouncing Bailey/Betsy’s Grand Slam

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

The Story Pirates have a garage sale and something very important gets sold by mistake. Featuring two new stories: “Jumping Bean Jack and Bouncing Bailey,” a song about the joys and perils of portable trampolines, written by Bridget, a 9 year old from New York, and “Betsy’s Grand Slam,” the story of a star baseball player who needs to learn one final rule, by an 8 year old from Texas named Paul. 

After you read the original stories, check out our Creator Club page for our new daily radio show and learning tools for families stuck at home!

Jumping Bean Jack and Bouncing Bailey

by Bridget, age 9, New York

Once upon a time, there were twins - a brother and sister, named Jack and Bailey.  They had much in common, that's for sure, such as their black, black hair, and their love for Nellie, their dog.  But there's one thing Jack and Bailey cannot live without. (Not Nellie, but nice try.) 

It was their portable trampoline! Those two brought it everywhere.  Literally, EVERYWHERE. The airport, the grocery store, the doctor's office, everywhere.  Including, unfortunately, school. 

Almost every day, a note came home saying: "Jack and Bailey jumping during class... AGAIN. Please make them keep the trampoline home. Signed, Mrs. Jennafer."  But they didn't listen. They kept on bringing the thing. Until... 

One day, a new kid came to school.  His name was Dylan. He was small, had red hair, and freckles that covered his face.  He had kind of a funny way of talking, but he was nice enough.

At recess, Jack and Bailey set up their trampoline and started to bounce.  Higher and higher they rose, until they felt they could almost touch the sun!  

Suddenly, Dylan accidentally walked into the trampoline!  The trampoline jolted and shook, and Jack fell hard on his bum. "Oof!" He said.  Birds flew around his head. "Sowwy..." Dylan said, helping Jack up. "But you shouldn't bwing twampolines to school.  People can get hurt." Dylan pulled up his pant leg. There the twins saw the nastiest scar they'd ever seen. "I got this when my older sis moved my twampoline while I was nibbwing on a star, and when I fell, I got that on my knee.  So.. yeah." Dylan covered up his scar and dashed away. 

From that day on, "Jumping bean Jack" and "Bouncing Bailey" Never used their trampoline while others were around. Especially when it rained, afraid that what happened to Dylan would happen to them.

THE END

Our adaptation of “Jumping Bean Jack and Bouncing Bailey” was written by JJ Warshaw and produced by Brendan O’Grady with vocal direction by Jack Mitchell

Betsy’s Grand Slam

by Paul, age 8, Texas

Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Betsy. Betsy was seven years old, and she loved to play ball. Betsy's favorite series in books was the Ballpark Mysteries. Betsy could never, ever hit a homer at the right time of a game. But that was her dream. So, after a night game, she said, "I wish I could dream up how to hit a grand slam." So that night, she did not. It was the same the next night.
But the next night, she did. "So, hit a homer when the bases are loaded. That is how to hit a grand slam," said her father in the dream.
The next game, she hit a grand slam. The End.


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The Case of the Musical Cinnamon Buns/Attack of the Stuff (feat. Alysha Deslorieux)

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Rolo holds a karaoke night competition in the hopes it will attract the Story PIrates to his struggling Bean Emporium. Featuring two new stories: “The Case of the Musical Cinnamon Buns (feat. Alysha Deslorieux),” a 90’s R&B-style song about bakery snacks who hypnotize by Hannah, a 12 year old from New Jersey, and “Attack of the Stuff,” a story about inanimate objects coming to life, by a 10 year old from Washington, D.C. named Annikah.

After you read the original stories, check out our Creator Club page for our new daily radio show and learning tools for families stuck at home!

The Case of the Musical Cinnamon Buns

by Hannah, age 12, New Jersey

The Case Of The Musical Cinnamon Buns
Once there were cinnamon buns. Those cinnamon buns were normal you could say. There was a cinnamon bun factory on the edge of a cliff. On the edge of that cliff there was a bay. And in that bay there was a sea monster that spit magic. There was a storm one day and the sea level rose. The sea monster swam up and spit the factory with magic. The cinnamon buns were alive! They sang on the top of their lungs. They had the best voices ever. They were so good they put everyone in a trance so they loved them. “Aaahhh ahhh ahh ah ahhhh” they sang so that the whole world could hear them. 2 detectives had a way to save themselves. They vowed to rid the world of these tunes that had everyone in a trance. They traveled the world singing so that they couldn’t hear the cinnamon buns. “We are detectives. We travel the world saving the humans from the musical cinnamon buns. We save and help people with our voices. We can do this.” they sang that song and other songs on the radio. In 3 months, the detectives saved all of South America and North America. The cinnamon buns were getting weaker. In the whole year, the detectives defeated all but one cinnamon bun. The original. “You detectives can ever defeat me” said the original. “Yes we can!” sang the detectives together. They had a dance battle. In the end, the 2 fearless detectives won! They saved the whole world.
The End!

“The Beautiful Trash” from our adaptation of “Tissues” was written by Caroline Reedy, arranged by Jack Mitchell and produced by Joel Esher

Attack of the Stuff

by Annikah, age 10, Washington, DC

Once opon a time there was a TV and she had a mind of her own. She was friends with all the other stuff in the house. She was sick of just pretending to not be alive so during the night she had a meeting with all the other stuff. And with alot of questioning they decided to attack and take over the world! The next day all the stuff started to attack the humans and they all screamed except for one little girl named Emma. She said, " I knew it! I knew they were always alive." She stood infront of all the stuff and put her hand out and stopped them. They started shouting at her about how they were going to take over the world! wa hahahahaaaaaaa. No you won't Emma said I will teach her to be kind. Emma then started explaining how to be kind and they all started singing and being friends togrther. Most of all they wouldn't have to be frozen.


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  • Download exclusive activities that link to each week’s Story Pirates podcast episode

  • Participate in collaborative art and writing projects with other members (premium membership only)

  • Watch our growing library of creative writing curriculum videos

  • Access Story Sparks, our exclusive illustrated writing prompts


The Monkey and the Ice Skates/Tissues (feat. Paul Scheer)

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

The Story Pirates welcome their old pal Franklin (Paul Scheer) to the ship. Wait. Do we even know a Franklin? Featuring two new stories: “The Monkey and the Ice Skates,” an ode to NPR about the very first primate ever to hit the ice, written by Pacifica, a 9 year old from North Carolina, and “Tissues,” a poetic tale of patience and belonging, written by an 8 year old from Massachusetts named Noah. 

The Monkey and the Ice Skates

by Pacifica, age 9, North Carolina

Once upon a time there was a monkey who had a dream the dream was to be a famous ice skater her friends and parents thought it was a great idea but the zookeeper didn't. She got ice skates but she can not have ice in her enclosure. So that night she snuck out to live with the penguins but she got caught she tried two more times but she got caught every time so the zookeeper's finley give in and got her a room with ice in it and frozen trees all the other monkeys wanted to try so they all got ice skates.

Tissues

by Noah, age 8, Massachusetts

I sit here all day/waiting to be in the trash/I have no friends/but I will / if I'm in the trash. /the trash/the trash/the trash/I know someone/who lives in the trash/oh, that trash/it sounds like fun/but no one ever uses me/because I'm at the bottom./It's cozy/but it's sad/ the trash/the trash/the trash/I want to/be/in /the/beautiful/trash.

 
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“The Beautiful Trash” from our adaptation of “Tissues” was written by Caroline Reedy, arranged by Jack Mitchell and produced by Joel Esher


 
 

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Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store/The Mountain Fart (feat. Robin Lord Taylor)

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

An old friend finds their voice and the Story Pirates discover a surprising new planet, featuring two new stories: “Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store,” a rocker about a salon you can go to if you need a big change, by Silvia, a 9 year old from New Jersey, and “The Mountain Fart,” a story about one town dealing with an enormous stink, written by a 9 year old from Virginia named Hannah. 

Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store

by Sylvia, age 9, New Jersey

Do you need a new look? Come down to the Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store. Click…

Wow, I need to go to the fun Crazy Weird Hair Store. “Hey Sylvia where are you going?” “ I am going to the Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store.” “ Ooh can I come with you?”

Five hours later h..h.h.h.h.h .“Finally we’re here let’s go in inside.” “Welcome to the Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store what do you want to day?”  “Full treatment ok.” “First, we are going to wash your hair. Put on your bathing suits because we are going to the spray park.” 

At the spray park… “Now that we are here first thing you need to get your hair wet so start playing in it. OK time is up at the water park so come back and dry your hair. Now get on this trampoline and keep bouncing . That will dry your hair. OK now it’s time to do your hair, Sit in theses chairs that will start bumping you around and we will call in the robots.”

Fifteen minutes later the robots come in. “Wow look at all these robots. Wow it’s flipping , twisting and curling my hair.” “ Wow look they are doing the same to my hair.” “Ok now that the robots are done what do you think?” “Wow I love it. I am giving you a five star review.”

“Ok well that will cost you Five thousand million dollars.”

“ WHAT?”

The End

Our adaptation of “Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store” was written by Melissa Gordon, produced by Brendan O’Grady with vocal arrangements and direction by Jack Mitchell.

The Mountain Fart

by Hannah, age 9, Virginia

One day, something awful happened. A mountain farted. The whole town was minding their own buisness, when suddenly, they turned green! They ran to the nearest toilet, but it was too late! The stink filled the town so quickly that the government shutdown the government! Then, the sewer company arrived and saved everyone. The end.


 
 

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  • VIP pre-sale access to live National Tour shows.

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Humming/Time Trap

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

The Story Pirates are lost in space. Featuring two new stories: “Humming,” a song about a simple habit that snowballs into a worldwide trend, by Emily, an 11-year-old from Texas, and “Time Trap,” a story about two siblings who travel to some very surprising epochs, by an 8-year-old from Oregon named Jaeger. 

Humming

by Brigida, age 11, Texas

On day, Jayson was sitting in class, and he looked over at his best friend, Lainie. She was always humming that annoying song! "Can you please stop?" asked Jayson. "Oops, sorry." said Lainie. "STOP TALKING!!!" said Mrs.Smith, the strictest teacher EVER. That day, when Jayson got home, He told his mom about Lainie and Mrs.Smith. "You know honey, you should start a band with her. You know how to play guitar." Jayson thought about it, but later denied the request. A few days later, Lainie asked him if he wanted to start a band. Jayson said yes and got George and Stephen to join. They were a huge success! One day when they were on tour Lainie started humming AGAIN. This time Jayson didn't mind. But George did. George left the band! He started another though, but HE started humming, so then one of his band members left. It happened again, and again, and again until everyone in the whole entire world was in a band! Also Barry likes marshmellows.
THE END

Our adaptation of “Humming” was written by Jack Mitchell, produced by Brendan O’Grady and Jack Mitchell with vocal arrangements and direction by Jack Mitchell.

Time Trap

by Jaeger, age 8, Oregon

"Once upon a time there were two kids jaeger and Heidi. This brother and sister were at lunch when they heard a strange sound coming from outside the restaurant. On their way home they looked for the noise. When they got home they went into their bedroom. They opened their closet to put away the laundry their mom folded. They moved the hanging clothing and there was a big hole about the size of a small adult. At first they stuck both their heads in the hole and saw so many things like items from the past. They didn’t understand what they were seeing. Then they both jumped into the hole! The hole started to close immediately making them stuck in the past. A bunch of other holes were appearing and disappearing around them. How will they ever get home
Jaeger tried to push open the hole they had jumped into but it didn’t budge jaeger said this is impossible! I want to go home! Heidi said we’ll figure out a way. We just need a plan but while we’re here let’s go check this area out. First they went into the 1800s. Ut was fine but overall dirty and boring. Then they went thru another hole which took them to a time of odd looking people. 1960s hippies. They acted different then the kids in music, clothes, and ways of talking. Another hole appeared which they jumped into. How many holes till we find out hole into the closet? Asked Heidi. I don’t know let’s keep going we can’t give up said jaeger.
So much water was in this time period. The kids weren’t sure where or when they were. Then they see something coming towards them. Something big. As it got closer it was huge. It was a whale! They tried to swim away but they were no match for the whale the whale swallowed the kids. Jaeger was screaming while Heidi was frozen in fear. After all the water filtered out of the mouth a complete living room made of fish bone furniture and fish scale carpet was left. The whale talked my name is Jason. I’m sorry I frightened you. You don’t look like other beings that have lodged with me before. I hope you enjoy staying in my Airbnb. The kids looked at each other in utter confusion. The whale is an Airbnb? We must be in the future they decided.
Jaeger said we can’t stay here whale. We have a hole to catch back to our home. Jason the whale said well I can fly as well-being both lodging and transport. After a day riding in the whale but who knows how much time went past for sure they came across a shark. The whale and shark started to battle!
Jason and the shark have been been sworn enemies for many many years. The shark bit Jason’s tail fin making him yell out in pain. Then jaeger and Heidi flew out of the whales mouth. Jaeger tried to stop the fight but he was tiny compared to them. Heidi said if they are enemies and we’re too small we need to make a plan to stop their fighting. The kids talked and came up with a plan.
Jaeger uses a large shell to yell to the two huge fish you guys why don’t you become business partners and stop this fighting? Shark said my oh my this could work! I think we can do this. Jason said why would I do business with my sworn enemy? Jaeger explained how they could work together and not fight anymore. The shark and whale shook fins on it. Shortly after this deal was made another time hole appeared. They said goodbye to the fish and swam into the hole.
The kids swam thru the hole and landed with a wet splat in their closet. They were so happy to be home. They just needed to help someone else to get back to their time. The end "

Additional music and production in our Time Trap adaptation by Eric Gersen. 


 
 

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Bonus - Quest for the Crystal Crown

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In this special bonus episode about the new Story Pirates book, Quest for the Crystal Crown, Lee interviews authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, as well as several characters from the book, including Hobbly Knobbly the wizard, Hot Breath the baby troll, Bloato the goblin and Donkeycorn, a half-donkey, half-unicorn. Get your copy of Quest for the Crystal Crown today at storypirates.com!


Lee with kid author, Angie Ortiz

Lee with kid author, Angie Ortiz

A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown. This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by 11-year-old Angie Ortiz’s idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers!

An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview--the city is under attack! Years ago, a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic wielders called Lysors. Lacking the crown's protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for adventure, journey outside Hillview . . . and reclaim the crystal crown?

Like the first two books, Stuck in the Stone Age and Digging Up Danger, this imaginative fantasy is based on an idea from a real kid! The story is also a jumping-off point for an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Fantasy Creation Zone, readers can use this novel as inspiration to create their OWN great fantasy adventure!

The Puzzle Competition/Family Room Wars (feat. Billy Eichner and Members of Freestyle Love Supreme)

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

The crew encounters a mysterious delivery man (Billy Eichner) with a dark purpose. Featuring two new stories: “The Puzzle Competition,” a hip hop track featuring members of Freestyle Love Supreme about a high stakes championship bout, written by siblings Talia, age 8, and Levi, age 5, from California, and “Family Room Wars,” a fantasy epic that takes place in a modern family room, by a 12 year old from Utah named Jaxon.


Original Stories

The Puzzle Competition (feat. members of Freestyle Love Supreme)

by Talia, age 8 and Levi, age 5, California

"Here you have it folks. The first annual puzzle competition in the whole world. You heard me right. The first puzzle competition in the world!" says the announcer.

"Ready! Set! Go!!!!!!"

"Each contestant has a 100 piece puzzle. The one who finishes the puzzle first wins a mansion with servants and the servants are robot dogs. The contestants competing today are Mary Bloom, Bob Boosten, Ella Wind, and Larry Stern.'

"You may start your puzzles."

"Gee, I sure hope I win", thought Larry. But everyone was ahead of him. Larry kept on going. Soon only Bob was ahead of Larry. Then all of a sudden, Bob started to sneeze and sneeze and sneeze and then Larry was in first place. But then Larry had an itch that started to bother him and so Bob started to catch up. Bob had 6 pieces left and Larry had 4. Larry put in his last four pieces and won the competition. 

"I won" cheered Larry. 

From that day on, Larry lived in the mansion and got whatever he wanted. Larry always remembered the feeling of being a champion. The End

Our adaptation of “The Puzzle Competition” was written by Dan Foster, Produced by Brendan O’Grady with vocal direction by Jack Mitchell

Family Room Wars

by Jaxon, age 12, Utah

"This is a rebellion!" shouted the Supreme Couch Potato, Larry Cottonwood. He was addressing a crowd of Couch Potatoes, who were only half listening because they were in the middle of watching a movie. "We must take back the Remote!"

     In the Family Room hierarchy, the Clan that had the TV remote was the leader, the person who would pick the movie. At that moment, the Slobs had the Remote, so the current leader was Bill the Unjust Movie-Picker, and his advisor Jim the Nose-Picker. The other Family Room Clans were the Slackers, who never really cared what they watched; the Gamers, who always chose to play video games when they had the Remote and never gave anyone else a turn; the Sleepers, who always fell asleep during movies; and the Movers, who could never sit still when they watched TV. Each Clan had a leader. Larry Cottonwood was the Supreme Couch Potato, Zig-Zag was the Mover leader, Bill the Unjust Movie-Picker was the Slob King, Droopy the Passer-Outer was the Sleeper leader; Beep-Beep-Boop was the Gamer Lord, and the Slacker Emperor was Meh.

     The only reason that the Clans had spilt apart was because it was a Family Gathering. Normally, when there were just siblings, there weren't enough people to have the Clans. But since all the cousins were there, they could finally split up again.

     The Supreme Couch Potato was still speaking. "We will battle the Slobs in the greatest of Family Room combat--a Pillow Fight!"

     The crowd of Couch Potatoes cheered again. Then they all grabbed the nearest pillows. George the Mighty, who had earned his tile in the Battle of the Blankets, grabbed a regular-sized pillow and started to swing it. Timmy the Conqueror, who had fought bravely in the Fight of the Feathers, grabbed a small pillow, the kind that just sits on the couch.

      "SCREEN TIME!" the Couch Potatoes all shouted at once. It was a battle cry that would go down in Family Room History. They rushed toward Bill the Unjust Movie-Picker, who was sitting upon the Throne of blankets that only the holder of the Remote could sit on. He looked away from the TV, startled, as pillows hit his face. Feathers flew, and Bill shouted, "Slobs! We must fight!".

     The nearest Slobs picked up some pillows and charged the Couch Potatoes, yelling, "How dare you interrupt this show!"

      Members of the other clans all looked up as well. When they realized what was happening, they grabbed their pillows and rushed either the Potatoes or the Slobs, depending on who they were allied with.

     Just as the pillow fight was about to get good, The Mighty Mom, Stopper of Wars, stepped into the room with her hands on her hips. "What is going on here? she asked. Feathers were strewn all over the floor, and every Clan member was holding a pillow. "It's nine O'clock! Stop watching TV and come eat breakfast! Morning cartoons are over!" She walked out, leaving the Clans to clean up the mess they had made.


 
 

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  • A limited-edition Story Pirates magazine filled with new stories, illustrations, activities and more

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  • A Story Pirates notebook to capture all those great story ideas!

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My Family Are Tigers/Winter (feat. Lake Bell)

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

Illustration by Camilla Franklin

The crew meets the owner of a cosmic zoo (Lake Bell) who has plans for a new exhibit. Featuring two new stories: “My Family Are Tigers,” the story of a kid who grows up in a unique family, by Sophie, a 10-year-old from the UK and ‘Winter,’ a song about a girl with an unpopular opinion who stands her ground, by a 9-year-old from California named Lila.


Original Stories

My Family Are Tigers

by Sophie, age 10, The UK

Tabby:Dear diary. This is my first page so I have loads to say starting with my name. Hi my name is tabby. I have a BIG secret. My mum,dad and brother Stripes are tigers. I'm human though. I was adopted by tigers and...

Stripes:What's this then hey? Dear diary. This is my first page so I have loads to say starting with my name...

Tabby: Stripes, quit it. MUM!

Mum: Stripes! Are you annoying your sister.

Stripes: I'm sorry! SISTER! I'm a tiger. She's a human. How are we related?

Mum: You have a point. Your adopted human sister then. But still, stop annoying her.

Stripes. Ok mum. Oh you'll pay Tabby.

Mum: STRIPES!

Tabby: Few. Peace at last. Anyway, where was I? Are yes! I was adopted by tigers and they speak English so it's not hard for me to communicate with them. I'm eleven tomorrow so that is exiting. Better go now it's dinner time.

Dad: Ok Tabby. We're having dead animals I got on the way back from work.

Tabby: Dad, that's your job remember.

Dad: Oh yes. Sorry.

Tabby: What kind of meat is it?

Dad: Gazelle meat.

Tabby: Ok...I'll just get a pasta pot Tesco I guess.

Mum: Ok love. Be back before family hunting.

Tabby: Ok Mum!

Tabby: Do we have to do family hunting? Is far to hard for me. I'm human.

Stripes: Your so dumb. We have to.

Dad: It's poring down outside. We have to do it next week.

Mum: Kids go to bed now please.

Tabby and stripes at the same time: Ok Mum!

The end!

Winter

Lila, age 9, California

One day there was a girl named Frost. She loved Winter. It was her favorite season. No one else liked it so no one liked her. She was even bullied for it. Once, at school, the teacher instructed them to wright an opinion paper of their favorite season and she was the only one who chose winter. Once they were all finished and up on the wall, nobody even bothered to read it and started to bully her more than ever. From then on, everyone, even the nice kids, made fun of her and bullied her more then ever and hated her. It continued on like this for a while, until open house. Then, all of a suden, Frost got a burst of confidence from her anger when some one said something SUPER mean to her a second ago. So she pulled out a chair and shouted at the top of her lungs, ""READ MY OPINION PAPER! JUST READ IT!"" She was very scary when she said that, so everyone crowded around it. It was mainly about all of the fun things you can do during winter. For example: Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Snowball fights, etc. Reading it made people reallize how awsome Winter is and how much fun you can have during it. After that, people stoped bullying her and she actually became kind of popular!

THE END

Our adaptation of “Winter” was written by Alan Schmuckler and produced by Brendan O’Grady with vocal arrangements and direction by Jack Mitchell.


 
 

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  • VIP pre-sale access to live National Tour shows.

  • A limited-edition Story Pirates magazine filled with new stories, illustrations, activities and more

  • A members-only Story Pirates Creator Club t-shirt

  • A Story Pirates notebook to capture all those great story ideas!

  • Members-only downloadable activities that pair with select episodes of the Story Pirates Podcast all season long

  • 10% year-long discounts on Story Pirates apparel and posters

  • More special surprises throughout the year!

  • Plus, a portion of every membership will support Story Pirates Changemakers, our non-profit arm that provides writing programs and performances for Title I schools, homeless shelters, and hospitals