StoryCraft part 3: the one of many together

What happens when you put a microphone and camera in the hands of youth? When you guide them through an exploration of the senses and encourage their creative expression? When you make space for youth and adults to collaborate, using a model that works to disrupt power dynamics and involve young people in shaping the programming? We are pleased to bring you Part 3 of StoryCraft, a youth storytelling initiative from Asheville Writers In The Schools and Community (AWITSC) and Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR). In this segment, we feature Liam Burton, an 8th grader at Montford North Star Academy who shares a vibrant and comforting sensory exploration of summer in his poem "Where I'm From" and a thought-provoking meditation on existence in "Who Am I?" We also hear from Emily Jumpp, a 9th grader at Immaculate Conception High School- in Kingston, Jamaica who we met over the summer while she was staying with her Aunt in Asheville. Emily's piece uses vibrant and contemplative language on her