A student considers realistic happy endings and the representation of LGBTQIA+ youth through the analysis of two webcomics.

A freshman describes their first day of school on their own.

In this poem, a student’s experiences in two countries meld together as she seeks out her true home.

A personal essay that explores the different shades of the Black Lives Matter movement.

This poem uses metaphors and similes to explore many dualities of the narrator's life.

A compilation of letters written by three students across one city filled with thoughts on books, sports, music, family, and musings on Valentine’s Day.

Through redefining a label, a student reclaims a piece of their identity.

This student’s powerful piece reveals the essence of racial injustice.

A bilingual poem that expresses the love of one's culture and people

Discover what one student experiences when they tuck their phone away for a whole day.

A student reflects on her origins to deconstruct social borders and seize her boundless future.

A neighborhood ode filled with sights and sounds of the poet's street.

A student explores the paradox of how technology is used amongst teenagers.

Peek into the mind of a student who considers artistic influences in her life.

Liner notes that showcase the meaning and musicality of the Jimmy Ruffin song “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”

A student reflects on a small moment and single sacrifice that transformed her outlook on giving.

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

In this letter from the Essential Words lesson, 10th grader Tala asks essential workers what motivates them to keep going during these difficult times, offering her own views on hope for the future.

Even though we may look different, we remain united with one another.

This poem uses a fundamental poetry technique, repetition, to share the writer's future plans.

In this poem, a student reflects on their roots and their desire to grow.

The written word is a powerful tool, and this poem shares a few reasons why the author continues to write.

A poem about staying true to yourself during a challenging transition

A student reflects on his life, stemming from the life of his father.

One student explores their online persona and the lasting importance of conscientious social media practices.

A story about how Marcus becomes Marcela.

Using dialogue and detailed description, this poet investigates whose voices are heard and whose voices are left behind when injustice occurs.

In this memoir, the narrator recounts the struggle of being the bigger person in a very small space.

Two students write to each other about where they came from, what they love, and a few mishaps along the way in an exchange of letters.

A bilingual "I am" poem filled with conviction and courage.

In this heartfelt exchange of letters, two students bond over food, videos games, and some scary adventures.

In this letter from the Essential Words lesson, a sophomore at South High School in Minneapolis gives thanks to Children’s Hospital employees.

A student is lifted up by the dance of her ancestors.

Living in the digital world can create unwanted attachments, as one student laments.

This narrative calls us to see the world through the perspectives of others.

This poet rejects judgement based on the color of one’s skin.

This piece reminds us that a smile is not always what it seems.

A powerful poem that lifts up Black women.

From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem expresses the realization that a cage is not the only obstacle to a bird's freedom.

A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.

The stunning and vulnerable poem processes feelings of loss, grief, and hope for the future.

This poem personifies Earth as a mother coping with the brutalities of climate change.

A memoir that questions the idea of home and how it changes with time.

A poem for lovers of love and the moon.

A student recalls their journey on how they discovered their LGBTQIA+ identity.

A poem to the next president of the U.S. demanding change and advocating for transgender rights.

A poem about the complexity of love exchanged during the holidays.

In this rousing poem, a student asserts her strength and worth as a woman.

A student compellingly argues that immigrants deserve respect and to be free of discrimination.

In an exchange of letters, three students across one city share stories about where they came from and the places that matter most.

Two students across one city bond by writing letters to each other about the people they love most.

A family interview reveals a mother's painful past and shines a light on her persistence.