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

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

A poem about staying true to yourself during a challenging transition

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A soccer-filled, feud-fueled memoir.

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

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

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

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

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

A powerful poem that lifts up Black women.

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

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

When Instagram becomes an unsightly battlefield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full of exquisite imagery, this poem explores the idea of second chances.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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