The students of John Marshall and Indian Heritage Schools, both programs in the Seattle School District, write essays on the theme of family. These essays and stories are not always easy to read. Reflecting how complicated family relationships can be, they are an important window into the lives of many young people today. Foreword written by Sherman Alexie.
This book is a super-friendly compilation written by Seattle high school kids (almost all students of color) exploring the concept of "family," produced by the Seattle 826 (a non-profit youth creative writing program) as their first project. The writing is honest and straightforward. Sherman Alexie provides a short, sweet and inspiring introduction.