[
"Highschool",
"narratives",
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2020 vision
2020 VISION
2020 • BRONX, NY
On the cusp of a new decade, Fordham Leadership Academy's class of 2020 is poised to tackle adulthood. What lessons will they take with them into the next phase of life?
2020 • BRONX, NY
On the cusp of a new decade, Fordham Leadership Academy's class of 2020 is poised to tackle adulthood. What lessons will they take with them into the next phase of life?
[
"Highschool",
"profiles",
"history"
]
about face
ABOUT FACE
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
High school seniors at The Beacon School profile community leaders and social activists who are working to create a positive impact on society in both historical and contemporary contexts — including Spike Lee and Anderson Cooper — over the course of a 15-week study on the history of social change.
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
High school seniors at The Beacon School profile community leaders and social activists who are working to create a positive impact on society in both historical and contemporary contexts — including Spike Lee and Anderson Cooper — over the course of a 15-week study on the history of social change.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"multigenre"
]
academy wisdomw
ACADEMY WISDOM
2022 • BRONX, NY
Students at Westchester Square Academy use their writing to paint pictures of their experiences as young people in the 21st century. They face unique challenges with singular visions for how they can be part of creating change, improving the world, promoting justice and flourishing as humans.
2022 • BRONX, NY
Students at Westchester Square Academy use their writing to paint pictures of their experiences as young people in the 21st century. They face unique challenges with singular visions for how they can be part of creating change, improving the world, promoting justice and flourishing as humans.
[
"Middleschool",
"interdisctestprep",
"science"
]
amazing world geology,
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GEOLOGY
2015 • BROOKLYN, NY
Seventh grade authors at The Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn get creative with geology in this innovative text that combines writing and science. Who knows what force, fossil, wave, or mineral will show up in a poem, play, image, or metaphor once these young writers get involved!
2015 • BROOKLYN, NY
Seventh grade authors at The Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn get creative with geology in this innovative text that combines writing and science. Who knows what force, fossil, wave, or mineral will show up in a poem, play, image, or metaphor once these young writers get involved!
[
"Highschool",
"interdisctestprep",
"science"
]
beacon science
BEACON SCIENCE, VOL. 3
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
This third volume in the Beacon Science series showcases the scientific thinking of seniors at Beacon High School as they pursue questions that span disciplines — ranging from pomeron exchange to carbon nanotubes.
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
This third volume in the Beacon Science series showcases the scientific thinking of seniors at Beacon High School as they pursue questions that span disciplines — ranging from pomeron exchange to carbon nanotubes.
[
"Elementary",
"Middleschool",
"examiningself",
"ela"
]
becoming ourselves
BECOMING OURSELVES
2014 • NEW YORK, NY
Elementary and middle school authors from multiple schools in New York City — FDA II, PS 36M, and Heritage High School — team up for a journey of self-discovery and connections to community and culture.
2014 • NEW YORK, NY
Elementary and middle school authors from multiple schools in New York City — FDA II, PS 36M, and Heritage High School — team up for a journey of self-discovery and connections to community and culture.
[
"Highschool",
"profiles",
"ela"
]
bed stuy state
BED-STUY STATE OF MIND
2010 • BROOKLYN, NY
Created by 9th and 10th grade students at Foundations Academy, this collection of profiles sheds light on the expertise, leadership, and literary talent emerging in their school community.
2010 • BROOKLYN, NY
Created by 9th and 10th grade students at Foundations Academy, this collection of profiles sheds light on the expertise, leadership, and literary talent emerging in their school community.
[
"profiles",
"ela"
]
behind the desk
BEHIND THE DESK
2005 • NEW YORK, NY
Composed by students participating in a writing methods course at Teachers College, Columbia University, this collection of profiles celebrates the art of teaching and those who do it well.
2005 • NEW YORK, NY
Composed by students participating in a writing methods course at Teachers College, Columbia University, this collection of profiles celebrates the art of teaching and those who do it well.
[
"examiningself",
"ela"
]
building bridges
BUILDING BRIDGES
2015 • QUEENS, NY
A collection of poetry, personal essays, and stories written by students at East River Academy — an alternative school on Rikers Island that serves incarcerated individuals as they await trial, sentencing, or release from jail. These pieces are a testament to the authors' remarkable resilience in the face of struggle and their efforts to survive, succeed, and forge new beginnings.
2015 • QUEENS, NY
A collection of poetry, personal essays, and stories written by students at East River Academy — an alternative school on Rikers Island that serves incarcerated individuals as they await trial, sentencing, or release from jail. These pieces are a testament to the authors' remarkable resilience in the face of struggle and their efforts to survive, succeed, and forge new beginnings.
[
"Highschool",
"narratives",
"ela"
]
calm amidst chaos
CALM AMIDST CHAOS
2021 • MARIETTA, GA
A collection of writing — ranging from essays to poems, from recipes to playlists — inspired by Osborne High School's experiences during COVID-19.
2021 • MARIETTA, GA
A collection of writing — ranging from essays to poems, from recipes to playlists — inspired by Osborne High School's experiences during COVID-19.
[
"Middleschool",
"livinglearningnyc"
]
chelsea streetscapes
CHELSEA STREETSCAPES
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
Middle school students at the NYC Lab School take to the streets of Chelsea, tasked with what their teacher described as "the imperative to find the particular." As they explore, they combine writing and sketching, creating a multifaceted snapshot of the neighborhood.
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
Middle school students at the NYC Lab School take to the streets of Chelsea, tasked with what their teacher described as "the imperative to find the particular." As they explore, they combine writing and sketching, creating a multifaceted snapshot of the neighborhood.
[
"Middleschool",
"livinglearningnyc",
"ela"
]
city stays up
THE CITY THAT STAYS UP PAST ITS BEDTIME
2015 • NEW YORK, NY
You've just arrived, clutching your bags to your chest, zigzagging around pedestrians, staring wide-eyed at the chaos around you. Welcome to 6th grade. And New York City. Whether you're a tourist entering the big city or a kid entering the big leagues of secondary school, you know this feeling; it's called "lost." Fortunately, the authors at NEST+m can help. Explore this delightful guidebook that recounts and explains how to successfully navigate uncharted territory.
2015 • NEW YORK, NY
You've just arrived, clutching your bags to your chest, zigzagging around pedestrians, staring wide-eyed at the chaos around you. Welcome to 6th grade. And New York City. Whether you're a tourist entering the big city or a kid entering the big leagues of secondary school, you know this feeling; it's called "lost." Fortunately, the authors at NEST+m can help. Explore this delightful guidebook that recounts and explains how to successfully navigate uncharted territory.
[
"Highschool",
"examiningself",
"advisory"
]
confessions of ex-freshman
CONFESSIONS OF AN EX-FRESHMAN
2009 • NEW YORK, NY
The first year of high school hands students sizable changes and surfaces many questions. Thankfully, the 10th grade authors at the Institute for Media and Writing lived to tell the tales of their freshman year, and offer incoming freshmen anecdotes and advice.
2009 • NEW YORK, NY
The first year of high school hands students sizable changes and surfaces many questions. Thankfully, the 10th grade authors at the Institute for Media and Writing lived to tell the tales of their freshman year, and offer incoming freshmen anecdotes and advice.
[
"Newreleases",
"Elementary",
"reflections"
]
connecting to each other through food
CONNECTING TO EACH OTHER THROUGH OUR FOODS, JOURNEYS, & TRADITIONS
2023 • QUEENS, NY
Students in grades 2-4 at PS343 in Queens explore family recipes and narratives of migration, creating informative pieces united by the theme of culture and community.
2023 • QUEENS, NY
Students in grades 2-4 at PS343 in Queens explore family recipes and narratives of migration, creating informative pieces united by the theme of culture and community.
[
"Middleschool",
"livinglearningnyc",
"ela"
]
coring the apple
CORING THE APPLE
2010 • NEW YORK, NY
Embodying the heart of the SPI philosophy — student as writer, student as expert — 8th grade authors at the NYC Lab School have created a Zagat-like rating of the "best of" in New York City, transporting readers through a collection of places, moods, and perspectives.
2010 • NEW YORK, NY
Embodying the heart of the SPI philosophy — student as writer, student as expert — 8th grade authors at the NYC Lab School have created a Zagat-like rating of the "best of" in New York City, transporting readers through a collection of places, moods, and perspectives.
[
"Newreleases",
"multigenre"
]
doors of perception
DOORS OF PERCEPTION
2023 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
An exciting anthology dedicated to the five senses, created by high school students at the Hisar School seeking to explore the power of perception, and how each of our senses can bind us to people and places.
2023 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
An exciting anthology dedicated to the five senses, created by high school students at the Hisar School seeking to explore the power of perception, and how each of our senses can bind us to people and places.
[
"Highschool",
"reflections",
"enl"
]
dreams of my past
DREAMS OF MY PAST, REALITY OF MY FUTURE
2021 • BRONX, NY
Language learners at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies examine pivotal moments in their lives in this personal collection. As they grapple with their experience of the pandemic, dig into family memories, and explore personal histories, they offer not only reflection, but hope for the future.
2021 • BRONX, NY
Language learners at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies examine pivotal moments in their lives in this personal collection. As they grapple with their experience of the pandemic, dig into family memories, and explore personal histories, they offer not only reflection, but hope for the future.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"multigenre",
"history"
]
enduring issues
ENDURING ISSUES
2022 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at the Global Learning Collaborative explore various times and places in global history, connecting the past to the present as they research the impact of enduring issues on their personal lives as teenagers in New York City.
2022 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at the Global Learning Collaborative explore various times and places in global history, connecting the past to the present as they research the impact of enduring issues on their personal lives as teenagers in New York City.
[
"Highschool",
"poetry",
"specialed"
]
everyday heroes
EVERYDAY HEROES
2016 • BRONX, NY
This collection of poetry, created by 9th and 10th grade writers at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, celebrates the everyday hero. The authors redefine what it means to be heroic by finding inspiration for moments of courage, sacrifice, and persistence as they reflect on their personal experiences.
2016 • BRONX, NY
This collection of poetry, created by 9th and 10th grade writers at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, celebrates the everyday hero. The authors redefine what it means to be heroic by finding inspiration for moments of courage, sacrifice, and persistence as they reflect on their personal experiences.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"profiles"
]
exquisitely human
EXQUISITELY HUMAN
2022 • BRONX, NY
Inspired by Humans of New York, this anthology combines powerful photographs and thoughtful interviews that capture the peer group connection leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, including who they are and what makes them exquisitely human.
2022 • BRONX, NY
Inspired by Humans of New York, this anthology combines powerful photographs and thoughtful interviews that capture the peer group connection leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, including who they are and what makes them exquisitely human.
[
"Highschool",
"argumentinquiry",
"advisory"
]
for every voice
FOR EVERY VOICE, A DIFFERENT TRUTH
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In this unsparing and honest approach to Advisory, 10th grade students at the Institute for Media and Writing are positioned as experts on the biggest issues facing today’s youth, creating a solutions-based book that both informs and confronts these challenges by offering resources and hope.
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In this unsparing and honest approach to Advisory, 10th grade students at the Institute for Media and Writing are positioned as experts on the biggest issues facing today’s youth, creating a solutions-based book that both informs and confronts these challenges by offering resources and hope.
[
"Newreleases",
"Elementary",
"poetry",
"ela"
]
from the heart
FROM THE HEART
2022 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Fourth grade students at the Hisar School show off their poetry skills in this mosaic of heartfelt pieces — united by the theme of love.
2022 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Fourth grade students at the Hisar School show off their poetry skills in this mosaic of heartfelt pieces — united by the theme of love.
[
"Elementary",
"poetry",
"ela"
]
from where we're from
FROM WHERE WE'RE FROM
2011 • BROOKLYN, NY
Modeled on the “Where I’m From” poem by George Ella Lyon, these writings from the young students of Brooklyn's PS 308 are rich in imagery and grit as the authors reflect on the roots and experiences that have made them who they are today.
2011 • BROOKLYN, NY
Modeled on the “Where I’m From” poem by George Ella Lyon, these writings from the young students of Brooklyn's PS 308 are rich in imagery and grit as the authors reflect on the roots and experiences that have made them who they are today.
[
"Highschool",
"interdisctestprep",
"multigenre"
]
generation z
GENERATION Z
2020 • BRONX, NY
This anthology from 12th grade students at Westchester Square Academy tackles the issues that matter most to the current generation through persuasive speeches, open letters, economic papers, and public service announcements — all centered around the themes of social justice and advocacy.
2020 • BRONX, NY
This anthology from 12th grade students at Westchester Square Academy tackles the issues that matter most to the current generation through persuasive speeches, open letters, economic papers, and public service announcements — all centered around the themes of social justice and advocacy.
[
"Middleschool",
"examiningself"
]
girls are not pink
GIRLS ARE NOT PINK
2011 • NEW YORK, NY
Nine young women from Promise Academy High School share their hopes, experiences, and what motivates them to succeed in this multi-genre collection of unforgettable stories.
2011 • NEW YORK, NY
Nine young women from Promise Academy High School share their hopes, experiences, and what motivates them to succeed in this multi-genre collection of unforgettable stories.
[
"Highschool",
"interdisctestprep",
"history"
]
heroes villains
HEROES AND VILLAINS
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
Tenth grade students at Heritage High School capture the spirit of reform throughout history as they analyze various historical figures and work to develop the analytical and evaluative writing skills needed for the Global History Regents exam.
2007 • NEW YORK, NY
Tenth grade students at Heritage High School capture the spirit of reform throughout history as they analyze various historical figures and work to develop the analytical and evaluative writing skills needed for the Global History Regents exam.
[
"Highschool",
"narratives",
"ela"
]
if it wasn't for you
IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU
2010 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at Manhattan Business Academy tackle the question: Who has made the greatest impact on your life? through a series of personal essays that reflect on those who have guided, supported, and taught them valuable life lessons.
2010 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at Manhattan Business Academy tackle the question: Who has made the greatest impact on your life? through a series of personal essays that reflect on those who have guided, supported, and taught them valuable life lessons.
[
"Highschool",
"poetry",
"ela"
]
illuminating chaucer
ILLUMINATING CHAUCER
2006 • NEW YORK, NY
Students from the NYC Lab School connect text, art, and music as they share their own poetic responses to Chaucer’s portrayal of gender and class issues, highlighting the ways in which Chaucer’s entertaining tales betrayed the societal issues of his time.
2006 • NEW YORK, NY
Students from the NYC Lab School connect text, art, and music as they share their own poetic responses to Chaucer’s portrayal of gender and class issues, highlighting the ways in which Chaucer’s entertaining tales betrayed the societal issues of his time.
[
"Highschool",
"ela"
]
in the mind of young entrepreneur
INTO THE MIND OF A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
2021 • BRONX, NY
The 9th grade class at the Bronx High School of Business explores entrepreneurship from multiple angles as they tap into local and global communities to investigate potential products, sales strategies, and ethical business practices.
2021 • BRONX, NY
The 9th grade class at the Bronx High School of Business explores entrepreneurship from multiple angles as they tap into local and global communities to investigate potential products, sales strategies, and ethical business practices.
[
"Highschool",
"interdisctestprep"
]
interviews
INTERVIEW
2009 • NEW YORK, NY
An inquisitive 9th grade class at the Math & Science Academy brings a vibrant world of Social Studies to life as they uncover how artifacts from their mentors — a letter from a father, a scarf from a distant land, an heirloom pendant, and more — have the power to reveal our most personal and collective experiences across generations.
2009 • NEW YORK, NY
An inquisitive 9th grade class at the Math & Science Academy brings a vibrant world of Social Studies to life as they uncover how artifacts from their mentors — a letter from a father, a scarf from a distant land, an heirloom pendant, and more — have the power to reveal our most personal and collective experiences across generations.
[
"Highschool",
"interdisctestprep",
"reflections"
]
issues of disparity
ISSUES OF DISPARITY
2021 • BRONX, NY
High school seniors at Westchester Square Academy reflect on their learning over the past four years, resulting in creative pieces that call to attention issues that continue to shape the experiences of their generation.
2021 • BRONX, NY
High school seniors at Westchester Square Academy reflect on their learning over the past four years, resulting in creative pieces that call to attention issues that continue to shape the experiences of their generation.
[
"Newreleases",
"Middleschool",
"narratives"
]
knowing your roots
KNOWING YOUR ROOTS, FINDING YOUR VOICE
2023 • QUEENS, NY
A collection of narratives and poems from middle school authors at IS141 The Steinway School, exploring the diverse cultures and histories of their selves and community.
2023 • QUEENS, NY
A collection of narratives and poems from middle school authors at IS141 The Steinway School, exploring the diverse cultures and histories of their selves and community.
[
"Middleschool",
"poetry",
"ela"
]
loose leaf
LOOSE LEAF
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
Authored by middle school students at NEST+m, this anthology offers a glimpse into the lives of young learners as they tackle poetry and personal essays with humor, candor, and reflection.
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
Authored by middle school students at NEST+m, this anthology offers a glimpse into the lives of young learners as they tackle poetry and personal essays with humor, candor, and reflection.
[
"narratives",
"enl"
]
memories of the past
MEMORIES OF THE PAST
2017 • BRONX, NY
Offering a compelling window into the immigrant experience, ENL students at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore linguistic oppression, transitions, and social justice through memoirs, letters, and personal accounts that result in unique and powerful stories of daily life.
2017 • BRONX, NY
Offering a compelling window into the immigrant experience, ENL students at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore linguistic oppression, transitions, and social justice through memoirs, letters, and personal accounts that result in unique and powerful stories of daily life.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"narratives",
"reflections",
"enl"
]
moments that changed us
THE MOMENT OUR LIVES CHANGED
2022 • BRONX, NY
Do you remember the moment your life changed forever? Was it due to a major world event? A personal tragedy? Meeting a new friend? Or was it a quiet moment of deep introspection? English language learners at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies tackle this question as they consider the major turning point of their lives through a collection of personal narratives that showcase how moments — both big and small — can shape us into the people we are today.
2022 • BRONX, NY
Do you remember the moment your life changed forever? Was it due to a major world event? A personal tragedy? Meeting a new friend? Or was it a quiet moment of deep introspection? English language learners at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies tackle this question as they consider the major turning point of their lives through a collection of personal narratives that showcase how moments — both big and small — can shape us into the people we are today.
[
"Highschool",
"reflections",
"ela"
]
moods of new york
MOODS OF NEW YORK
2020 • BROOKLYN, NY
Coming from many nations, authors from the International High School at Lafayette share their most meaningful places and spaces as newcomers to New York City. From a solitary bench by Ocean Parkway to Coney Island or a favorite pizza joint, they pen heartfelt reflections about locations where they find fun, friendship, and connection to themselves.
2020 • BROOKLYN, NY
Coming from many nations, authors from the International High School at Lafayette share their most meaningful places and spaces as newcomers to New York City. From a solitary bench by Ocean Parkway to Coney Island or a favorite pizza joint, they pen heartfelt reflections about locations where they find fun, friendship, and connection to themselves.
[
"Newreleases",
"Middleschool",
"narratives"
]
moving forward to look back
MOVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK
2023 • QUEENS, NY
This collection of narratives and poems from 8th grade authors at IS141 The Steinway School pays homage to the journey of the class of 2023, offering an exploration into how, in a time of transition, hope can be surrounded by fear, joy, and sorrow.
2023 • QUEENS, NY
This collection of narratives and poems from 8th grade authors at IS141 The Steinway School pays homage to the journey of the class of 2023, offering an exploration into how, in a time of transition, hope can be surrounded by fear, joy, and sorrow.
[
"Newreleases",
"ela",
"multigenre"
]
my life my story
MY LIFE, MY STORY, MY DESTINY
2023 • BRONX, NY
How do we redefine ourselves in relation to the places that shape us? Ninth grade authors from the Bronx High School of Business reflect on the movements and changes in their lives that have shaped them into the people they are becoming. Told with personal detail, this collection asks its readers to meditate on how we adapt amidst the sometimes dislocating, sometimes energizing constant of change.
2023 • BRONX, NY
How do we redefine ourselves in relation to the places that shape us? Ninth grade authors from the Bronx High School of Business reflect on the movements and changes in their lives that have shaped them into the people they are becoming. Told with personal detail, this collection asks its readers to meditate on how we adapt amidst the sometimes dislocating, sometimes energizing constant of change.
[
"livinglearningnyc"
]
navigating nyc
NAVIGATING NYC
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
See New York City through the eyes of some of its youngest experts in this part guidebook, part personal account of NYC’s lesser-known gems. Whether it’s a movie or a sandwich, let these 5th, 6th and 7th graders from New York's PS 36 and FDA II take you on a journey through their special spots and hear them recount adventures worth having.
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
See New York City through the eyes of some of its youngest experts in this part guidebook, part personal account of NYC’s lesser-known gems. Whether it’s a movie or a sandwich, let these 5th, 6th and 7th graders from New York's PS 36 and FDA II take you on a journey through their special spots and hear them recount adventures worth having.
[
"Highschool",
"examiningself",
"enl"
]
obstacles not an abyss
OBSTACLES, NOT AN ABYSS
2016 • BRONX, NY
For these 11th grade authors at Claremont International High School, life has been anything but ordinary. Each and every student has traveled from a distant land and have been brave enough to share their stories of fears, triumphs, challenges, and relationships.
2016 • BRONX, NY
For these 11th grade authors at Claremont International High School, life has been anything but ordinary. Each and every student has traveled from a distant land and have been brave enough to share their stories of fears, triumphs, challenges, and relationships.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"ela"
]
only one wins
ONLY ONE WINS
2022 • BRONX, NY
Freshman authors at the Bronx High School of Business explore the theme of good versus evil through fantastical stories paired with graphic panels, pulling readers into imagined worlds and alternate realities — dodging a serial killer, meeting a young woman with a hard to control superpower — while connecting to the real lives and concerns of young people.
2022 • BRONX, NY
Freshman authors at the Bronx High School of Business explore the theme of good versus evil through fantastical stories paired with graphic panels, pulling readers into imagined worlds and alternate realities — dodging a serial killer, meeting a young woman with a hard to control superpower — while connecting to the real lives and concerns of young people.
[
"Highschool",
"multigenre",
"interdisctestprep"
]
origin stories
ORIGIN STORIES
2020 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
A multi-genre anthology from high school students at the Hisar School, exploring what it means to understand one's origins in order to prepare for the future.
2020 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
A multi-genre anthology from high school students at the Hisar School, exploring what it means to understand one's origins in order to prepare for the future.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool",
"narratives",
"ela"
]
our best days are yet to come
OUR BEST DAYS ARE YET TO COME
2022 • MARIETTA, GA
Over the past few years, students everywhere have had a hard road to travel, living through a pandemic, virtual learning, and civil unrest. Student authors from Osborne High School address these challenges, shedding light on the resilience, positivity, and drive that fuels the current generation as they keep moving forward.
2022 • MARIETTA, GA
Over the past few years, students everywhere have had a hard road to travel, living through a pandemic, virtual learning, and civil unrest. Student authors from Osborne High School address these challenges, shedding light on the resilience, positivity, and drive that fuels the current generation as they keep moving forward.
[
"Elementary",
"narratives"
]
our mosaics
OUR MOSAICS
2011 • NEW YORK, NY
Fourth and fifth graders from four schools in Harlem transport us to a place inside ourselves — a place where we can see the world we traverse through their inquisitive and sincere eyes.
2011 • NEW YORK, NY
Fourth and fifth graders from four schools in Harlem transport us to a place inside ourselves — a place where we can see the world we traverse through their inquisitive and sincere eyes.
[
"Newreleases",
"Highschool"
]
our path to social justice
OUR PATH TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
2023 • BRONX, NY
11th grade students at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies research social justice issues in their community, with the intention of raising awareness and promoting positive change.
2023 • BRONX, NY
11th grade students at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies research social justice issues in their community, with the intention of raising awareness and promoting positive change.
[
"Highschool",
"reflections",
"ela"
]
our side of the river
OUR SIDE OF THE RIVER
2020 • BENTON HARBOR, MI
Students from Benton Harbor Area Schools share reflections on their experience of growing up in Michigan and their sense of belonging within their school and community. Through poetry and narrative essays, they address the differences in media perceptions of their area, compared with those of the neighboring town — St. Joseph's — which sits just across the river.
2020 • BENTON HARBOR, MI
Students from Benton Harbor Area Schools share reflections on their experience of growing up in Michigan and their sense of belonging within their school and community. Through poetry and narrative essays, they address the differences in media perceptions of their area, compared with those of the neighboring town — St. Joseph's — which sits just across the river.
[
"Middleschool",
"poetry",
"ela"
]
over the counter
OVER THE COUNTER
1998 • NEW YORK, NY
Eighth grade students from the NYC Lab School invite you to explore the rich, vast imagination of the youthful spirit through poetry and inspired prose, ranging from the infinite reaches of the cosmic universe to a solitary blade of blood-soaked grass dancing in an abandoned battlefield.
1998 • NEW YORK, NY
Eighth grade students from the NYC Lab School invite you to explore the rich, vast imagination of the youthful spirit through poetry and inspired prose, ranging from the infinite reaches of the cosmic universe to a solitary blade of blood-soaked grass dancing in an abandoned battlefield.
[
"Highschool",
"reflections",
"advisory"
]
past beneath the future
THE PAST BENEATH THE FUTURE
2020 • BRONX, NY
Student leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies share their journey to becoming empathetic leaders who are equipped to transcend any circumstance. Let them lead the way and perhaps transform you as they have transformed themselves.
2020 • BRONX, NY
Student leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies share their journey to becoming empathetic leaders who are equipped to transcend any circumstance. Let them lead the way and perhaps transform you as they have transformed themselves.
[
"Highschool",
"argumentinquiry",
"ela"
]
primary sources
PRIMARY SOURCES
2015 • BROOKLYN, NY
Venture into the lives of high school students at the Brooklyn School for Math and Research as they design inquiry-based research projects that investigate complex topics — including police brutality, drug abuse, and gentrification — that impact their communities. Drawing from scholarly articles, interviews with community members, and their own experiences, this anthology challenges traditional means and motivations for conducting research in the classroom.
2015 • BROOKLYN, NY
Venture into the lives of high school students at the Brooklyn School for Math and Research as they design inquiry-based research projects that investigate complex topics — including police brutality, drug abuse, and gentrification — that impact their communities. Drawing from scholarly articles, interviews with community members, and their own experiences, this anthology challenges traditional means and motivations for conducting research in the classroom.
[
"Newreleases",
"narratives",
"ela"
]
removing the mask
REMOVING THE MASK
2022 • HOBOKEN, NJ
Writing is an act of courage, and students at Hoboken High School share a previously hidden part of their lives — the exposed pain, the revealed smile, the unseen strength, the uncovered connections — in this collection of memoirs, and in doing so, reveal themselves as powerful authors.
2022 • HOBOKEN, NJ
Writing is an act of courage, and students at Hoboken High School share a previously hidden part of their lives — the exposed pain, the revealed smile, the unseen strength, the uncovered connections — in this collection of memoirs, and in doing so, reveal themselves as powerful authors.
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school dayz
SCHOOL DAYZ
2023 • MARIETTA, GA
Students at Osborne High School explore core moments from their past, present, and future, resulting in powerful narratives that capture the student experience.
2023 • MARIETTA, GA
Students at Osborne High School explore core moments from their past, present, and future, resulting in powerful narratives that capture the student experience.
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si, asi es la vida
SI, ASI ES LA VIDA
2020 • BRONX, NY
ENL students at Fordham Leadership Academy tackle two genres — narratives and op-eds — as they first share their stories of struggle and change as young immigrants, and then zoom out to voice their thoughts on what their community can do to address larger concerns like global warming, discrimination, and LGBTQ+ issues.
2020 • BRONX, NY
ENL students at Fordham Leadership Academy tackle two genres — narratives and op-eds — as they first share their stories of struggle and change as young immigrants, and then zoom out to voice their thoughts on what their community can do to address larger concerns like global warming, discrimination, and LGBTQ+ issues.
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silent struggle
SILENT STRUGGLE
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In a stunning inquiry project, 12th graders at the NYC Lab School write beyond boundaries, creating humanizing portraits of those affected by systemic inequity, and sounding powerful calls to action through solution-focused proposals related to housing, police brutality, and the presence of drugs in their communities.
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In a stunning inquiry project, 12th graders at the NYC Lab School write beyond boundaries, creating humanizing portraits of those affected by systemic inequity, and sounding powerful calls to action through solution-focused proposals related to housing, police brutality, and the presence of drugs in their communities.
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sine of the times
A SINE OF THE TIMES
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In this unique collaboration between an art and math teacher, 11th graders at the NYC Lab School play with the possibilities of developing physical forms of math equations that turn into artwork, resulting in deep discoveries in both subjects and learning that goes beyond just mastering content.
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
In this unique collaboration between an art and math teacher, 11th graders at the NYC Lab School play with the possibilities of developing physical forms of math equations that turn into artwork, resulting in deep discoveries in both subjects and learning that goes beyond just mastering content.
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small schools
SMALL SCHOOLS, BIG QUESTIONS
2007 • BRONX, NY
What does student voice mean, and where should it come from? Seniors in the first graduating class at Pablo Neruda Academy answer this question by investigating the small schools movement, conducting research and fieldwork, and reflecting on their own experiences to create compelling pieces for community leaders that detail their findings.
2007 • BRONX, NY
What does student voice mean, and where should it come from? Seniors in the first graduating class at Pablo Neruda Academy answer this question by investigating the small schools movement, conducting research and fieldwork, and reflecting on their own experiences to create compelling pieces for community leaders that detail their findings.
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speaking our piece
SPEAKING OUR PIECE
2018 • BRONX, NY
Writers at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore the systemic injustices that have had profound consequences on their day-to-day lives. Captured in powerfully worded executive orders and moving political manifestos, this collection is a portrait of the ways in which policy impacts real people.
2018 • BRONX, NY
Writers at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore the systemic injustices that have had profound consequences on their day-to-day lives. Captured in powerfully worded executive orders and moving political manifestos, this collection is a portrait of the ways in which policy impacts real people.
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steam punks
S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS
2021 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Working in several disciplines of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), high school students from the Hisar School demonstrate how these topics pervade our lives — how science and art intersect, how S.T.E.A.M. skills play out in the business world, and more — turning the reader's attention toward the inventions, discoveries, problems, and solutions that draw their curiosity and concern.
2021 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Working in several disciplines of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), high school students from the Hisar School demonstrate how these topics pervade our lives — how science and art intersect, how S.T.E.A.M. skills play out in the business world, and more — turning the reader's attention toward the inventions, discoveries, problems, and solutions that draw their curiosity and concern.
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stuck in the middle
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
2021 • NEW YORK, NY
A group of students from New York City’s temporary housing embark on a journey of critical reflection through stories that detail strength and hope in uncertain times. Against the backdrop of the 2020-2021 school year, their narratives highlight their persevering spirit and important themes, including family ties, overcoming discrimination, and new beginnings.
2021 • NEW YORK, NY
A group of students from New York City’s temporary housing embark on a journey of critical reflection through stories that detail strength and hope in uncertain times. Against the backdrop of the 2020-2021 school year, their narratives highlight their persevering spirit and important themes, including family ties, overcoming discrimination, and new beginnings.
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thoughts of the young mind
THOUGHTS OF THE YOUNG MIND
2023 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at the Global Learning Collaborative explore poetry in many forms: acrostic, blackout, elegy, free verse, insta, occasional, ode, and triolet. These young poets use their writing exploration to express themselves while also surprising, delighting, and inspiring their audience.
2023 • NEW YORK, NY
Ninth grade students at the Global Learning Collaborative explore poetry in many forms: acrostic, blackout, elegy, free verse, insta, occasional, ode, and triolet. These young poets use their writing exploration to express themselves while also surprising, delighting, and inspiring their audience.
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time for change
A TIME FOR CHANGE
2021 • NEW YORK, NY
Intertwining international, historical, and contemporary examples, students at the Global Learning Collaborative speak out on human rights, examining the personal and societal consequences of injustice.
2021 • NEW YORK, NY
Intertwining international, historical, and contemporary examples, students at the Global Learning Collaborative speak out on human rights, examining the personal and societal consequences of injustice.
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transitions
TRANSITIONS: FROM THERE TO HERE
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
Elementary and middle school students from two schools in Harlem — FDA II and PS36 — use their voices to unpack the significant transitions involved in adolescence, touching on a variety of momentous shifts in their lives through powerful poems and narratives.
2016 • NEW YORK, NY
Elementary and middle school students from two schools in Harlem — FDA II and PS36 — use their voices to unpack the significant transitions involved in adolescence, touching on a variety of momentous shifts in their lives through powerful poems and narratives.
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truth unfolded
THE TRUTH UNFOLDED
2009 • BROOKLYN, NY
Tenth grade students at the Academy of Young Writers combine literature and personal exploration as they reflect on the Crucible and their own challenges to gain a new understanding — of both the text and themselves.
2009 • BROOKLYN, NY
Tenth grade students at the Academy of Young Writers combine literature and personal exploration as they reflect on the Crucible and their own challenges to gain a new understanding — of both the text and themselves.
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turning the periodic table
TURNING THE PERIODIC TABLE
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
High school students at the NYC Lab School were invited to grapple with chemistry content in new ways, setting a literal stage for diverse experiences and learning styles. By using rap as a tool in the classroom, these authors reimagine what it means to prep for standardized exams, and inject new energy into the Chemistry Regents review process.
2008 • NEW YORK, NY
High school students at the NYC Lab School were invited to grapple with chemistry content in new ways, setting a literal stage for diverse experiences and learning styles. By using rap as a tool in the classroom, these authors reimagine what it means to prep for standardized exams, and inject new energy into the Chemistry Regents review process.
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versus
VERSUS
2022 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
High school students at the Hisar School take an interdisciplinary approach to some of the most fundamental conflicts — head vs. heart, east vs. west, us vs. them — working across creative writing, art, literature, and physical education classrooms to explore frictions that can touch each of our lives.
2022 • ISTANBUL, TURKEY
High school students at the Hisar School take an interdisciplinary approach to some of the most fundamental conflicts — head vs. heart, east vs. west, us vs. them — working across creative writing, art, literature, and physical education classrooms to explore frictions that can touch each of our lives.
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voices of the future
VOICES OF THE FUTURE
2021 • BRONX, NY
Peer group leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore what leadership has meant to them, and how they plan to take their leadership experiences with them into the future.
2021 • BRONX, NY
Peer group leaders at the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies explore what leadership has meant to them, and how they plan to take their leadership experiences with them into the future.
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what do teens think
WHAT DO TEENS THINK?
2023 • BRONX, NY
Written by student authors at Renaissance High School, this collection offers insight into how students navigate their relationship to issues of racism in contemporary society. As they explore their perceptions of themselves and others, they find sources of positive change and agency in their community.
2023 • BRONX, NY
Written by student authors at Renaissance High School, this collection offers insight into how students navigate their relationship to issues of racism in contemporary society. As they explore their perceptions of themselves and others, they find sources of positive change and agency in their community.
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what's the definition
WHAT'S THE DEFINITION OF LIT?
2020 • BRONX, NY
Young writers at the Bronx High School of Business share the myriad of experiences that inspire them to follow their dreams — of becoming leaders, staying true to who they are, and overcoming adversity.
2020 • BRONX, NY
Young writers at the Bronx High School of Business share the myriad of experiences that inspire them to follow their dreams — of becoming leaders, staying true to who they are, and overcoming adversity.
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who we were who we are
WHO WE WERE, WHO WE ARE
2020 • BRONX, NY
Whether showing the rapid transformation of their worlds or the stillness that came when the world stopped in 2020, these young authors from the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies remind us that much is still ahead, and today’s struggles — just like the struggles from their past — will only make us stronger.
2020 • BRONX, NY
Whether showing the rapid transformation of their worlds or the stillness that came when the world stopped in 2020, these young authors from the Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies remind us that much is still ahead, and today’s struggles — just like the struggles from their past — will only make us stronger.
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words we carry
WORDS WE CARRY
2022 • BRONX, NY
High school seniors at Westchester Square Academy showcase who they are and who they are becoming, as they reflect on their last four years and answer the question: What do we carry with us when we step out into the world?
2022 • BRONX, NY
High school seniors at Westchester Square Academy showcase who they are and who they are becoming, as they reflect on their last four years and answer the question: What do we carry with us when we step out into the world?
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your world our stories
YOUR WORLD, OUR STORIES
2015 • BRONX, NY
A celebration of diversity from 11th grade authors at Claremont International High School, journeying all over the world to explore stories of heartbreak, courage, strength, family, friendship, migration, and transformation.
2015 • BRONX, NY
A celebration of diversity from 11th grade authors at Claremont International High School, journeying all over the world to explore stories of heartbreak, courage, strength, family, friendship, migration, and transformation.
