A smile isn’t always what it seems.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.

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

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

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

In this essay, a student threads their identity across cultures, histories, and places, engaging with legacies of violence and the movement of people.

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

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

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