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Literary Riot: Mila Cuda and Caitlyn Bove
Mila Cuda and Caitlyn Bove from iLead North Hollywood use the analogy of car traffic to break down sexual assault.
Literary Riot: Joel Lopez
In his original poem, Joel Lopez examines the conflict with his identity as an American who was raised as a Latino.
Literary Riot: Winston Thomas III
Student Winston Thomas III became a father at the age of 15, forcing him to reckon with social implications his son would face.
Literary Riot: Amira Redeaux, Jami Moore, and Amaya Blankenship
"Hips" explores the different experiences of being a black woman in America.
Literary Riot: April Wells
In her original poem, April Wells from iLead North Hollywood confronts her mother who accuses her of becoming a stereotypical black woman.
Literary Riot: Keithayonna Davis
Keithayonna Davis, an 18-year-old from College Bridge Academy, shares her experience of growing up in South Los Angeles and the harsh realities that many immigrants face in America.
Literary Riot: Ryann Ersoff, Mila Cuda, and Ashley Flores
In their original poem "Her Name was Kitty", iLead North Hollywood students Ryann Ersoff, Mila Cuda, and Ashley Flores tell the shocking story of Kitty Genovese's rape and take a stand on violence against women.
Literary Riot: Ashley Biggs
Ashley Biggs, a 14-year-old from Larchmont Charter School, opens up about her struggle to compete with liquor for a spot in her father’s heart.
Literary Riot: Rebecca Lopez w/out Bug
In her original poem, 18-year-old Rebecca Lopez shares a personal story about the complex relationship between her, her mother and her absent father.
Literary Riot: Alex Gruenenfelder
Inspired by the politics surrounding the 2016 presidential election, 14-year-old Alex Gruenenfelder addresses the topics of freedom and hypocrisy in America.
Literary Riot: Drew Anderson
When 16-year-old Drew Anderson shared his powerful poem about coming out to his family, he discovered that many other members of the transgender community had the same experience.
Literary Riot: Karla and Paola
Karla Gutierrez and Paola Gonzalez, an 18 and 17-year-old from Animo Inglewood Charter High School, perform an original poem that gives a voice to the struggles immigrants have and continue to face in America.
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