Voices of Teens: In Their Own Words

Eighth grade students at Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Philadelphia are the prime authors of the powerful, compelling, and reflective writing in this book designed specifically for middle school students. Based on Erin Gruwell's work with her students and told in the Freedom Writer's Diary and the film, teacher Michael Galbraith and university professor Bob Vogel adapted this idea and developed a writing program that provided an opportunity for students to write about their lives.The companion to this book, Voices of Teens: Writers Matter is designed for teachers who want to establish a comparable writing program.