Keeping It Write!: An Anthology Written by Youth For Youth

by My Sister's Keeper, Tanesha S Windom

Overview

Keeping It Write! is a collection of original writings written during the My Sister's Keeper and My Brother's Keeper after school writing, reading, and coding program, also coined Keeping It Write! These pages contain the poetry, short stories, chapter books, song and rap writing, play, inspirational, documentary and biographical writing of a group of phenomenal youth who documented the depths of their experiences and colorful imaginations to inspire readers young and old, and near and far for years to come. Keeping It Write! was funded by Art Ops, Community Heart, The Erb Family Foundation, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, Youth Service America, Corporation for National & Community Service, and Mott Foundation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735663517
Publisher:	My Sister's Keeper
Publication date:	12/12/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	100
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

My Sister's Keeper is a nonprofit organization committed to keeping youth on the path to success through mentoring and advocacy.
Tanesha S. Windom, is no stranger to life's challenges. She formed My Sister's Keeper, a youth mentoring organization based in Highland Park, Michigan, in response to her own tumultuous adolescence. She turned her pain to purpose by giving back to the growing number of hurting, under-privileged, under-valued, and under-served young ladies who could benefit from her love, experience, guidance, and resources. This human servant, advocate, philanthropist, and pioneer has led My Sister's Keeper in positively impacting the lives of countless youth ages 7-24. Affectionately referred to as Ms. Tanesha, she has worked tirelessly, without a salary, and often using her own finances to safeguard the trajectory of youth and to change their narratives through programming and projects, such as Keeping it Write! Windom is a Professional Counselor and member of the National Counseling Association, who has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rochester and a Master of Arts Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the University of Detroit Mercy. She has conducted extensive research on the efficacy of mentoring and interventions for children and adolescents. Her research and passion for keeping kids on the path to success led to the development of the My Sister's Keeper mentoring curriculum, Keep Her: The 7 P's to Healthy Youth Development, including Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Trauma-Focused and Faith-Based Editions. Tanesha is the mother of two young adult sons and a native of Highland Park who is committed to reinvesting in the City's youth. She has been featured in publications and received numerous accolades for her work. Ms. Tanesha S. Windom's literary contributions are powerful tools for achieving her life's goal of mentoring one million youth. TANESHA S. WINDOM IS A KEEPER!

Table of Contents

FOREWORD V

POETRY 1

SHORT STORIES 25

CHAPTER BOOKS 37

PLAY & SCREENWRITING 55

SONG & RAP WRITING 67

INSPIRATIONAL WRITING 81

BIOGRAPHIES & DOCUMENTARIES 95

FREE STYLE 105

PRAISE FOR STUDENTS 117

ABOUT MY SISTER'S KEEPER 121

Editorial Reviews

"This published work documents the extraordinary talent and creative genius of our scholars at George Washington Carver Academy. I could not be more proud of this tremendous accomplishment which will inspire youth around the world." - Superintendent Sylvia Brown, George Washington Carver Academy

"Outstanding work!!! The courage and depth of writing revealed within this collection of writings is awe-inspiring. Tanesha has been organizing youth to showcase their talent since childhood. She has done it again with this collection" - Charlene Turner Johnson, Board Chair of My Sister's Keeper

"Yes!!! I am my brother's keeper and my sister's keeper. This anthology is a "keeper" and these young authors are undoubtedly Keeping It Write!" - Former Highland Park Mayor DeAndre Windom, Chairman of My Brother's Keeper

"My heart is overfilled with joy, happiness and pride for these young leaders who have pressed forward to share their stories! Big kudos and congrats to you! This is just the beginning of a great journey and your best is yet to come!" - Tenita C. Johnson, So It Is Written Editing & Writing Services

"Congratulations on the release of Keeping It Write, the first of many great literary works. It was my honor to share my perspective on writing with these powerful, young storytellers." - Jonathan Wynne, M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed.

"It was an absolute pleasure meeting and sharing knowledge with the students in the My Sister's Keeper class. The youth were brilliant and told compelling stories that made me proud to be a part of this project." - James C. Turner, Filmmaker, Highland Park 100 Year Documentary

"This is absolutely brilliant! My Sisters Keeper has taken the time and patience to develop these young writers who contributed beautifully to this anthology, and it shows. Bravo MSK!!!" - Valicia Ward, Author, Poet, Actor, and Songwriter

"Great job on your first of many published literary works! Keeping It Write is a youthful and heartfelt work of art. Our youth have undeniably taken a deep dig within the recesses of their experiences to create this remarkable collection." - Jaylen S. Johnson, Esq, Senior Copyright Attorney, U.S. Library of Congress

"It takes courage, compassion, and conviction to become a writer. The youth at George Washington Carver Academy and My Sister's Keeper have presented their writings in a way that exhibits these character strengths in this anthology." - Marguerite Lawrence, Vice-President, My Sister's Keeper

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