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City of One: Young Writers Speak to the World
Winner of the Silver Medal in ForeWord Magazine's Anthology Category
This anthology presents the work of over 150 young inner-city poets, reflecting on their experiences with violence and sharing their desires for peace and unity in their families, in their communities and across the globe. Each poet presents a unique perspective and voice; when read together their work becomes a powerful call for peace. Whether in the hands of educators, peace activists, poetry lovers, or other young writers, City of One is a compelling portrait of a generation of youth who use their words to re-envision the world.
I celebrate this extraordinary book written by young people who believe, as I do, that peace is not only possible, it is unavoidable. ― Isabel Allende
It has been exciting for me to read what these wonderful WritersCorps poets are writing, those who are going to carry poetry into the future. ― Tillie Olsen
Reading the work from WritersCorps renews my conviction in the importance of writing. I am reminded of the value of telling even the simplest stories, describing the simplest things in one’s life―the tingle of a favorite food, the familiar panorama of homelife, the chalkboard in the classroom. ― Justin Chin
Because these poets are young, because they are newly discovering their own voices, their poems fly up like kites, free of clichés. In a time when human imagination is threatened…to imagine is to work for peace. These brave poems will help us all to find out way to our own imaginings of peace. ― Susan Moon
City of One…conveys to the world that peace is the only option to secure our children’s future. ― U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee
To see the future in America―and its promise in all shades and backgrounds and ideologies―read City of One and prepare to be amazed by these truly gifted writers. ― ZZ Packer
This anthology presents the work of over 150 young inner-city poets, reflecting on their experiences with violence and sharing their desires for peace and unity in their families, in their communities and across the globe. Each poet presents a unique perspective and voice; when read together their work becomes a powerful call for peace. Whether in the hands of educators, peace activists, poetry lovers, or other young writers, City of One is a compelling portrait of a generation of youth who use their words to re-envision the world.
I celebrate this extraordinary book written by young people who believe, as I do, that peace is not only possible, it is unavoidable. ― Isabel Allende
It has been exciting for me to read what these wonderful WritersCorps poets are writing, those who are going to carry poetry into the future. ― Tillie Olsen
Reading the work from WritersCorps renews my conviction in the importance of writing. I am reminded of the value of telling even the simplest stories, describing the simplest things in one’s life―the tingle of a favorite food, the familiar panorama of homelife, the chalkboard in the classroom. ― Justin Chin
Because these poets are young, because they are newly discovering their own voices, their poems fly up like kites, free of clichés. In a time when human imagination is threatened…to imagine is to work for peace. These brave poems will help us all to find out way to our own imaginings of peace. ― Susan Moon
City of One…conveys to the world that peace is the only option to secure our children’s future. ― U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee
To see the future in America―and its promise in all shades and backgrounds and ideologies―read City of One and prepare to be amazed by these truly gifted writers. ― ZZ Packer
244 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2004
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WritersCorps
11 books18 followersWritersCorps is an alliance of creative writing programs in three cities — San Francisco, the Bronx, and Washington, D.C. — with a mission to transform the lives of youth through the written word.
Since its inception in 1994, WritersCorps has helped more than 40,000 young people nationwide improve their literacy and self-sufficiency. With its award-winning publications and local and national events, the organization has become a national model in arts and literacy.
Since its inception in 1994, WritersCorps has helped more than 40,000 young people nationwide improve their literacy and self-sufficiency. With its award-winning publications and local and national events, the organization has become a national model in arts and literacy.
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January 13, 2021
Really beautiful book. It’s the first poetry book I’ve bought myself and so so worth it. I love poetry now. As a teen, it was so cool to read work by kids my age and younger. It’s almost 20 years but ya the theme is timeless. It’s a collection of poetry about hope, peace, and reimagining. Really amazing experience 10/10/10 10s across the board.
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