Elmhurst 2005-2006
The Elmhurst, Queens workshop was held at SAYA! (South Asian Youth Action). SAYA! serves young people with roots in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Guyana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Trinidad. The vibrant nonprofit is located in the basement of a church in Elmhurst, Queens. These stories were awarded the National Coming Up Taller Award at a White House Ceremony in recognition of outstanding arts and humanities programs for children.
We Have Stories to Tell!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Amina isn't proud of it, but she readily admits that she gossips a lot.
The Internet Bug
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Like a lot of teenagers, Yesica has spent hours and hours online, mostly chatting to her friends, some of whom lived only blocks away.
Losing Home
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Wen moved to the United States from China in 2001 and she hasn't returned since.
Lucid Dreaming
Monday, February 20, 2006
Neil had a dream like that so powerful and intense that it set him on a months-long journey to perfect the art of lucid dreaming.
My Family Remembers
Friday, February 24, 2006
Just three out of every million Americans are diagnosed each year with a potentially fatal blood disease called Aplastic Anemia. Edward was one of them.
