No matter the obstacle, if you believe in yourself and focus on where you want to be, you will be the rose that overcame all odds.
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‘The Sun Will Guide Us,’ An Excerpt
This is an excerpt from our Cinderella-inspired YA fantasy novel. In this scene, the two protagonists meet for the first time but they each have different motivations for their meeting.
‘The Book of Extinct Creatures,’ An Excerpt
The Book of Extinct Creatures is a collection of mixed-media work for children. Through animals past and present, young readers will learn about important topics such as climate change and evolution.
Flavor
This piece is about the details in food, specifically cake, and all it has to offer—because each one is a reflection of one’s inner self.
Wildlife Lookout
In their one and only podcast episode, Nicole and Gloria test their voice acting skills as a menagerie of disgruntled beasts (and their keepers) in an unnamed zoo.
1-800-SOS-WRITE
1-800-SOS-WRITE is a podcast between Denise and Emely, two writers who wish to provide listeners with writing advice!
As Queer as a Nine-Bob Note
The inner dialogue of two people who want the same thing.
The Cat Supermarket
A cute and funny short film where there is a supermarket for cats when they are shaped like different types of foods! Don’t worry though, they aren’t actually for eating—just for decoration!
From Under a Tree & the August Sun
I spent a lot of summer 2020 sitting underneath trees and trying to find the words to articulate what exactly I was feeling and not really being able to find the words. There’s usually a real feeling of restlessness that accompanies summer for me and I think it was amplified by the pandemic.
Capes and Cancer
Coming of age is a painful process for all of us—even superheroes. In my story, I learn to embrace that pain and find a few superpowers along the way.
Her, An Indian Girl
“Her, An Indian Girl” reaches out to girls who may feel low about their appearance or features. It teaches her to love how she looks and how she has been crafted.
Banana Bread and Lemon Glaze
A short story about code switching and living between two worlds.
Full House (with the K.M.A)
My family and the K.M.A are as tight as sticky labels on glass bottles: they’re hard to separate, but they often look better together.
Jaz’s Adventure In Time: A Poem
This is the story of Jaz, a young time traveler who found herself lost in the future. She’s on a quest to find the last missing pieces of the puzzle so she can find her parents.
The Diaspora
This poem is about the African diaspora and the struggles and experiences of being a Black woman.