Dear Freedom Writer by The Freedom Writers

Dear Freedom Writer by The Freedom Writers

The students of today tell their stories of adversity and growth in letters to the originalFreedom Writers-authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Freedom Writers Diary-who write supportive and powerful letters in response.

Over twenty years ago, the students in first-year teacher Erin Gruwell's high school class in Long Beach, California, were 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 The Freedom Writers Diary, 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 seen.

In Dear Freedom Writer, the next generation of Freedom Writers shares its 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. With empathy and honesty, they address these young people not with the platitudes of a politician or a celebrity, but with the pragmatic advice of people who have dealt with these same issues and come out on the other side.

Through its eye-opening and inspiring stories, Dear Freedom Writer paints an unflinchingly honest portrait of today's youth and offers a powerful message of perseverance, understanding, and hope.

ERIN GRUWELL, the Freedom Writers, and her nonprofit organization, The Freedom Writers Foundation, have won numerous accolades and been on shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Primetime, Good Morning America, and The View, to mention a few. Every single one of the 150 Freedom Writers went on to complete high school. Erin Gruwell is also a dynamic motivational speaker who travels the world sharing her message with kids, teachers, and businesspeople. She resides in the state of California.

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ISBN 13	9780593239865
ISBN 10	0593239865
Title	Dear Freedom Writer
Author	The Freedom Writers
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2022-03-29
Number of pages	400
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