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Promotional flyer for Words To Power's youth poetry initiative, featuring book covers of youth poetry compilations for various age groups, donation information, and a call to inspire submissions for a new publication.
  • “I learned that words have deeper meanings than on the surface. Because of these workshops, I will be mindful of my words to better others around me.” -Allen, 9th Grade
  • “Words To Power planted a seed into the minds of our students, who now truly understand the power of their own VOICE and stories. Thank you for empowering, supporting, and helping my students realize they have the tools to write and the capabilities to share their knowledge.” -Guadalupe Loredo-Rangel, 5th Grade Teacher
  • “I learned that writing a poem can be a coping strategy. Because of these workshops, I will be kinder to others.” -Alejandra, 5th grade
  • “Words To Power’s use of spoken word poetry is highly effective in helping students unpack their identity, culture, and values. Students learn to truly own their own voice and their power. The result is a positive and transformative influence on both academics and outside of school.” -Marc-Paul Johnsen, Education Director
  • “The Words To Power workshop was an outstanding demonstration of how our most challenged students can create a positive defense mechanism when faced with adversity. Our students enjoyed the cultural relevance and creative freedom it promotes in celebrating self-worth.” -Julian Proctor, Program Manager
  • “I enjoyed being able to write my truth and share it with others.” -Camila, 9th grade
  • “Words To Power empowers youth by guiding them in finding their voice so they can be catalysts for change. As an advocate for the marginalized, it arms young writers with the power to speak their truth and tell their stories. These stories mobilize our community and build energy for social justice.” -Dr. Bianca Gallegos, Principal
  • “Because of these workshops, I will never quit on my dreams even if others say I should.” -Anthony, 4th Grade
  • “I enjoyed the way I saw how people can make their struggles into an inspiring poem. Because of these workshops, I will get better at making poems to inspire others.” -Efrain, 9th grade
  • “I learned that my words matter. Because of these workshops, I will keep believing in myself.” -Genesis, 5th grade
  • “In the mirror, I see my shoulders full of heavy weights. I also see growth, my ancestors’ voices helping me lighten the load. In my dreams, I imagine the power and creativity I surround myself with helping me live for my future.” -Agustin Sanchez (age 11) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 1 (Elementary)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “I am the successes of my ancestors. Their power holds me together. In the mirror, I see my future self on the shoulders of those who came before me. Even though they are gone, I hold them in my heart.” -Hanna Dominguez (age 12) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 2 (Middle)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “With our voices, we can lift nuestra raza y unir a nuestras familias. Our spirits are full of determination that inspire the people who surround us. Our ancestors above watch with pride.” -Analy Martinez-Resendiz (age 14) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 3 (HS)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “Con nuestras voces, podemos ser guardianes de nuestra comunidad. Con nuestras manos, podemos construir el futuro de nuestro pueblo. Juntos, con nuestra sangre, nuestra piel morena, nuestras raíces, seremos fuertes.” -Edward Mancilla Morales (10 de edad) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 1 (Elementary)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “With our hands, we build our future, every mistake and every failure a chip from our sculpture. We can use the strength of our voices, the strength entrusted to us to find our true selves.” -Yaretzi Maldonado (age 12) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 2 (Middle)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “In the mirror, I see generations in chains, brown eyes holding centuries of pain. Skin like the earth, they tried to divide, but we carry our culture with undying pride.” -Jose Sanchez-Diaz (age 18) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 3 (HS)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “I am the dream of my family to keep going for a better future. In the mirror, I see a beautiful girl with a tomorrow as bright as the sun. I reach out to my future to have success. In my dreams, I imagine I have the power to stand up.” -Victoria Reyes Rios Guadalupe (age 10) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 1 (Elementary)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “Soy la esperanza de mi familia. Nunca me olvidaré de las voces apoyándome. Sus sacrificios me han ayudado a levantar mi cabeza, ver adelante, y seguir mis sueños. En el espejo, veo una niña que quiere cumplir sus metas.” -Mailyn Gaspar Hernandez (11 de edad) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 2 (Middle)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “In our hands, we see our past, indigenous blood running through our veins. We hold the present along with the power to build the future we wish for ourselves and our descendants.” -Monica Telles Rodriguez (age 17) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 3 (HS)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “With our voices, we can inspire others to reach their goals. The power inside us is strong. In our hands, we hold a key for a better tomorrow. We have the power to reach out to the future and open the door.” -Brandon (age 10) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 1 (Elementary)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “En nuestras manos, tenemos nuestro futuro. We have determination in our words to create dreams. Together, we inspire our future. We carry the power of our ancestors, que siempre vamos a recordar. Somos la inspiración de nuestra siguiente generación.” -Andrea Hernandez (age 12) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 2 (Middle)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “I am the opportunity that my ancestors did not have, the strength of those who sacrificed it all to have a better life. I come from the people que no se raja. En mis manos, tengo el poder de realizar las metas de mi pueblo.” -Sebastian Anaya (age 18) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 3 (HS)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “I come from the seeds of my ancestors’ sacrifices, growing into who I am today. In the mirror, I see a colorful, blossoming tree misjudged by the way it stands out among others that are gloomy and hateful.” -Mikey Coats (age 11) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 1 (Elementary)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “In the mirror, I see my dreams, my beautiful culture, and the roots of my ancestors. In my eyes, I see the possibility, the hope, and the power that we can create together.” -Thiago Vera-Villacreces (age 11) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 2 (Middle)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
  • “I come from a land, a land that was taken from my ancestors. They tarnished my culture’s reputation, treating my people like a simulation and spreading our blood all over the nation. We know we can find our light so our future can be bright at the end of this tunnel, at the end of this fight.” -Ace Martinez (age 15) from “We Are The Dreams Of Our Ancestors. Volume 3 (HS)” youth poetry book published in 2025 by Words To Power and distributed in WTP workshops
Cover for the 2025 youth poetry compilation titled 'Our Words Are Powerful,' featuring contributions from elementary, middle, and high school students with the theme 'We Are the Dreams of Our Ancestors.'
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