“Until the lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” The Soy Autor writing process was developed in collaboration with young people at-risk of, victims of or perpetrators of violence in El Salvador. In 2017, this innovative program expanded into Chicago to create tangible high quality opportunities that nourish the minds, expand the voices and share the personal truths of young people who have long been underserved and underestimated. Through the process of drafting, revising, illustrating and publishing memoirs, the Authors’ Circle members develop reflection, critical thinking, camaraderie, conflict resolution and positive self-projection.This Roseland Authors’ Circle has been based at the Youth Peace Center in Roseland, as part of Chicago CRED program. In collaboration with:
New Beginnings Leronn Johnson
I am from Roseland, from gun violence and ghetto people. I am from the Morgan Field Park, dark, empty, scary to walk at night. I am from food crops, where they grow for us all to eat. I’m from Christmas Day and Halloween night, from Briana and Will. I’m from the good looks and smooth talk, from the little old man and short body. I’m from the Christian sign, child of God. I’m from Chicago,IL., the Johnson family, Maxwells and Wendy’s, from the Halsted streets to Morgan Park.