The Other Side of Childhood: My Truth:

This is poetry that expresses children's emotions, anxiety and mental trauma. Their inner voice speaks and replies, seeking answers, often finding no response. When you read these poems, I want you to know the children who wrote these poems were of different races, cultures, identities and between the ages of 11-13 years old. What started out as a class assignment, turned into a journey I will never forget. This poetry book is for the children who ever wondered why and to know that they are...