Voices of Hope: Volume 1

Voices of Hope is an anthology that combines memoirs and fictional stories written by students in the authorship program of the same name. The Voice of Hope Program is an 8-month mentorship program that empowers teens through authorship and entrepreneurship while fostering a space of community, agency, and hope. The Voices of Hope Program is designed to engage youth in learning while giving them the social gift of hope and restoring their self-efficacy.

Section One: Memoir Writings - Contributing Authors: Royalty Harvey and Gregory Harvey

The authors tell their stories of life after losing a loved one and how fighting out of anger led to becoming a boxer. The lessons learned and shared prove that hardships happen to us all but they don't have to keep us stuck in the past.

Section Two: Fictional Writings - Contributing Authors: J. Scott, Kenneth Santiago, Nhaziah Bedell-Scott, Dylan Arce, and R. Lopez

The authors have crafted stories that lead readers into various historical events, worldwide outbreaks, worlds hidden by a thick mist, and the life of a WW2 pilot.