PROGRAMS
Los Jóvenes
We mentor young writers from the ages of 8 to 18 in San Diego, California. The Bilingual Literary Program supplements California school curriculum and aligns with the Language Arts Standards. Over 300 youth have participated in the program at the following sites:
- Our Lady of Angels Catholic School
- Memorial Academy of Learning and Technology Charter School
- Sherman Heights Community Center
- King/Chavez Academy of Excellence
- Sunset Elementary School San Ysidro School District
- Balboa Elementary School San Diego Unified School District
- Fulton Elementary/Middle School Primetime Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
- Juvenile Court and Community Schools Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
According to the National Education Association, students who participate in the arts outperform those who don’t on virtually every measure. In fact,students who study the arts score, on average, 40 to 60 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 15 to 40 points higher on the math portion. Writing is a powerful form of self-expression offering youth the opportunity to showcase and validate their talent.
Los Abuelitos
We interview and publish the stories of humble and quiet heroic elders. Highlights:
Anthology III Adelina Moreno Hernandez's heart wrenching story of the death of her 11 year old son at the McDonald's massacre.
Anthology II Benny Hollman, bandleader and musical director for the late Frankie Laine. He performed with Tony Bennett, The Temptations, and Clay Aiken.
Anthology I Armando Rodriguez who served under three US presidents and as Commissioner of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Los Escritores
We promote bilingual adult writers and poets at public venues. Under the Influence of Words writing groups are held at various venues. Their writings are also included in the anthologies.
The one who tell the stories rules the world. Hopi proverb
