A collection of vital and energetic prose and poetry composed by inner-city youth, aged seven to seventeen, vividly and honestly captures their feelings on society, racism, personal talent and individuality, and much more. Original.
WritersCorps 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.