Voices of Hope

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.