Tell the World

By WritersCorps

Book Overview

Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope.

With a foreword by hip-hop artist and celebrated urban poet Common, Tell the World is a stunning collection of poems by teens who have taken part in workshops run by WritersCorps, a national alliance of literary arts programs for youth.

Their words represent the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of teens everywhere, offering both insight and empathy.

This essential young adult poetry collection captures the raw, honest, and hopeful experience of coming of age:

Spoken Word Poetry: With the energy and rhythm of hip-hop, these poems are charged with an honesty that demands to be read aloud.Coming of Age: Navigating the complexities of identity, home, love, and loss, these young writers map the unforgettable journey of growing up.Written By Teens, For Teens: A raw and unfiltered look into the lives, dreams, and fears of teenagers, captured in their own powerful words from the celebrated WritersCorps program.Inspirational and Empowering: Find courage, empathy, and hope in a collection that proves the most powerful voice you can find is your own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061345040
• ISBN13: 9780061345043
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.9" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

This anthology from WritersCorps incorporates poems written by teens from three major cities across the United States: San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and the Bronx. These poems aren't all delightful with happy endings. They talk of teen issues and troubles; most deal with immigrating to the U.S. and the differences between here and their homes. With a foreword by Sherman Alexie, this small anthology book of teen poets quickly guides the reader through real struggles and dilemmas that teenagers face. TELL THE WORLD is an eye-opening book of poetry that is sure to enlighten any who read it. Reviewed by: Steph