The writings of 17 people over 50 who participated in a Prime of Life Arts project, now published as a record to encourage others, and to demonstrate the operation of a workshop.
The students who authored the memoirs in All Voices In: Stories of Struggle, Sacrifice, and Strength were members of the Fall 2013 Creative Writing class at the Metropolitan Soundview High School. For this project, students were asked to create honest and personal narratives about a moment in their lives that resonates with them. The result of this task is a powerful collection of stories that articulate both the challenges and victories that many young people face. While many of the authors featured in this collection have suffered hardship, what shines through is their tremendous strength and spirit. This collection will provide new insight into the lives of teenagers and will help illuminate what it means to be a young person living in the South Bronx.
Written by the New Leaf creative writing groups. The Junior writers' club (ages 9-12) and Creative Ink (ages 12-16) Whispers from the Shelf, is a collection of short stories and poems. The young writers have worked individually, and in groups to create their unique and expressive pieces. They have explored characterisation, poetry, conflict and adventure. From wicked witches to Christmas cheer. Sky diving school girls to Arthurian legends, this book has something for everyone. So join our young writers as they explore the written word, and who knows, maybe you will be inspired to write a story of your own.
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