{"product_id":"dear-freedom-writer-stories-of-hardship-and-hope-from-the-next-generation-9780593239865","title":"Dear Freedom Writer: Stories of Hardship and Hope from the Next Generation","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe students of today tell their stories of adversity and growth in letters to the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Freedom Writers Diary--\u003c\/i\u003efeaturing powerful responses from the original Freedom Writers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver twenty years ago, Erin Gruwell's first-ever class of high school students in Long Beach, California was labeled \"unteachable\"--but she saw past that. Instead of treating them as scores on a test, she understood that each of them had a unique story to tell. Inspired by books like Anne Frank's diary, her students began writing their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the Freedom Writers. Together, they co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe Freedom Writers Diary, \u003c\/i\u003e which launched a movement that remains incredibly relevant and impactful today. Their stories speak to young people who feel as if those around them do not care about their lives, their feelings, and their struggles. They want to be heard; they want to be \u003ci\u003eseen.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDear Freedom Writer\u003c\/i\u003e, the next generation of Freedom Writers shares their struggles with abuse, racism, discrimination, poverty, mental health, imposed borders, LGBTQIA+ identity, and police violence. Each story is answered with a letter of advice from an original Freedom Writer. Writing with empathy and honesty, they answer these young people not with the platitudes of a politician or celebrity, but with the pragmatic advice of people who have dealt with these same issues and come out on the other side. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough its eye-opening and inspiring stories, \u003ci\u003eDear Freedom Writer\u003c\/i\u003e paints an unflinchingly honest portrait of today's youth and offers a powerful message of perseverance, understanding, and hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Publishing Group (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593239865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2021 pg. 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Freedom Writers, Erin Gruwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574750585013,"sku":"9780593239865","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e8e94077-a180-491c-96d1-67e4c4efeca3.jpg?v=1643698778","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dear-freedom-writer-stories-of-hardship-and-hope-from-the-next-generation-9780593239865","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}