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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A smile isn’t always what it seems.

A powerful poem that lifts up Black women.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This poem gives insight to what it's like growing up Black in America.

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

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

A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

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

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

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

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

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.