Overview

""It's amazing to believe that what was going to be the best year ever tuned into the beginning of what was thought to be the end."" Speaking Our Truths: The -Ism Youth Files is an anthology by youth ages 10-21 from BIPOC and disability communities sharing their personal stories. This new generation of young adults writes candidly about surviving loss, mental health challenges, and social tensions through an unprecedented milestone in their lives. Written by twenty youth authors, geared towards youth, this anthology weaves together different perspectives on mental health and wellness. All authors are from the BIPOC and disability communities, which were disproportionately affected by COVID-19, a generation forever changed by an unprecedented pandemic and whose voices have not really been heard, until now. Detailing personal challenges and struggles through art, graphic novels, poetry, and prose, these youth express profound insight and vulnerability about how their lives have been changed and that of their loved ones and their communities. A diversity of voices and mediums, this book is great for fans of anthologies. Young adults will see themselves in these authors. Adults, educators, and mental health professionals will gain an understanding of a new generation of youth and can hopefully better communicate with and address their concerns and needs. Recommended for ages 13+.

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9781633040380

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""The works reflect on the isolation and widespread fears brought about by the simultaneous stresses of Covid-19, social unrest and racist attacks, and the stresses of reintegration into in-person schooling. They also record peers' cruelty and adults' obliviousness... Some writers' activism is inspirational; others inspire simply by holding on, showing optimism and resilience."" Kirkus Reviews ""The artists don't shy away from pain or sincere self-reflection. They tackle suicidal ideations, self-harm, self-neglect, OCD, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, sexual assault, bullying, racism, generational trauma, cultural marginalization - all exacerbated during the pandemic, perhaps for none more acutely than the BIPOC community.... The paintings, essays, poems, and short graphic novels are guileless and compelling, reminding us that so many of the citizens working to make the world a better place have suffered deeply themselves."" Oregon ArtsWatch ""This book is an essential read for anyone wanting a glimpse into the minds and hearts of our youth during the pandemic. It is at times heartbreaking but also hopeful. This is what an authentic student voice sounds like. Rebecca Cohen, M.S., M.Ed., Oregon School Counselor of the Year ""As a public school teacher of 28 years, these global scholars left me speechless. This is the manifesto for generations to come. This is the semester course called, Voices from the Pandemic. It will arrive, and I would love to teach the course."" Andrea Nicole Smith-Morgan Mindful Awareness Academy for Children

"""The works reflect on the isolation and widespread fears brought about by the simultaneous stresses of Covid-19, social unrest and racist attacks, and the stresses of reintegration into in-person schooling. They also record peers' cruelty and adults' obliviousness... Some writers' activism is inspirational; others inspire simply by holding on, showing optimism and resilience."" Kirkus Reviews ""The artists don't shy away from pain or sincere self-reflection. They tackle suicidal ideations, self-harm, self-neglect, OCD, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, sexual assault, bullying, racism, generational trauma, cultural marginalization - all exacerbated during the pandemic, perhaps for none more acutely than the BIPOC community.... The paintings, essays, poems, and short graphic novels are guileless and compelling, reminding us that so many of the citizens working to make the world a better place have suffered deeply themselves."" Oregon ArtsWatch ""This book is an essential read for anyone wanting a glimpse into the minds and hearts of our youth during the pandemic. It is at times heartbreaking but also hopeful. This is what an authentic student voice sounds like. Rebecca Cohen, M.S., M.Ed., Oregon School Counselor of the Year ""As a public school teacher of 28 years, these global scholars left me speechless. This is the manifesto for generations to come. This is the semester course called, Voices from the Pandemic. It will arrive, and I would love to teach the course."" Andrea Nicole Smith-Morgan Mindful Awareness Academy for Children"

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MediaRites is a tax-exempt, 501 (c ) 3, nonprofit production organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to telling the stories of diverse cultures and giving voice to the unheard through the arts, education and media projects.

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