“My dad and brother got deported and my mom and older sister left with them. Now it’s just my sister and I. I remember how hard it was to see kids with their families while I sat there thinking, ‘Why … Read more
“I want to be known as the person that stood up for the people that couldn’t stand up for themselves. I want to be known as the woman who stood up for justice. I want to be that woman in … Read more
“Just how your voice has been attempted to be silenced, mine is too, but I won’t let them. I scream and get louder…” Strength to Women To the Women in my Family Who are my Strength, I am a product … Read more
“In ten years, that’s how I want people to remember me. I want them to remember my bravery, my smile, and how strong I am. Especially how strong I am because I’ve struggled through a lot. I want people to … Read more
“I’ve constantly been pulled over by police officers, I’ve been banged on and shot at by gangbangers, and have been racially profiled in a clothing store.” —Cameron H., Young Authors’ Book Project student author 2018 Young Authors’ Book Project anthology … Read more
