Ja’yril, 7th grade: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover (oral storytelling)
Imagining himself as a 72 or 74-year-old, Ja’ril gives pertinent advice to his future grandchild. As it might in old age, it takes him a second try to get all his thoughts together. Thanks to CanTeen’s new oral storytelling initiative, you can listen to Ja’ril’s counsel here:
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Igor: Advice I’ll Give My 12-Year-Old Grandson When I’m 80 Years Old
FIRST AND MOST importantly, grandson, always treat ladies with respect. You’ll never get a companion to love if you aren’t treating her with respect. If I see you treating your ladies disrespectfully, I’ll slap you two times, to be exact…. read more
Divine: Poem for My Mother
HERE YOU ARE, standing right in front of me.
I can see your deep brown eyes
As they brighten with joy…. read more
Darquell: Presidential Acceptance Speech
GOOD PEOPLE OF America, thank you for electing me your 48th President.
First, I want to thank my running mate, Lamont Pitt, who was the 45th President of the United States. I also want to thank my agent, my beautiful wife Crystal, and my three kids, Alexis, Kyanna, and Daquan. And I want to thank America…. read more