In this compelling poem, the author navigates her relationship with America as a young African-American woman.

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

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

A rousing public narrative from an author coming to terms with their identity as a young Chinese American woman and what they represent: the community of Boston's Chinatown.

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

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

A smile isn’t always what it seems.

In this personal narrative, a student describes their family origins with an intimate point of view

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

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

This poem uses analogies to describe all of the pieces of the writer's personal history.

This creative narrative imagines how the coronavirus views humanity during the pandemic.

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

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

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

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

This personal narrative addresses the struggles of students graduating high school during the pandemic.

In this poem, metaphor is used to describe who the narrator is.

Black strength, beauty, and pride soar in this poem as a student discusses overcoming brutality and discrimination.

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

From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem reminds activists that "to change everything, we need everyone."

Crawfish, crayfish, or mudbugs. Whatever you call them, the writer of this poem doesn't like them.

In this public narrative, a student makes the case for creating community change by building youth centers in her neighborhood.

This narrative piece contemplates the struggle of immigrants during the pandemic.

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

From the forthcoming anthology, Poets in Revolt!, this poem explores the aftermath and lasting impacts of school shootings.

In this poem, an echoing question strikes a chord and reveals the tragic loss held within systemic injustice.

In this poem, a student reflects on their first encounter with forced assimilation.

In this narrative, the author uses vibrant language to explore their identity, in all its complexity, through different landscapes.

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

A student reflects on memories of home and what binds her special community together.

A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.

A student compares themself to the place they live, New Orleans, as both evolve through great obstacles.

This creative short horror piece explores the mysteries and danger of a night in the woods.

In this public narrative, a student illustrates the hardships his uncle has faced to argue for a path to citizenship.

A powerful poetic piece about the experience of being Black in America.

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

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

This bilingual poem explores the harrowing story of a boy working while in school to save his mother.