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When I set foot in the High School of Fashion Industries, I am instantly in awe of the creative exuberance flowing through the hallways. The students chatter vibrantly, as I walk past colorful displays of fashion and art. The creativity does not stop there; my creative writing students at HSFI display a remarkable talent for and love of writing.

It’s another year in our brave new world and we’re still trying to get a lay of the land. Together, we explored many different genres – fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama – to ask ourselves probing questions about ourselves and our world. This book you hold in your hands is the culmination of that exploration. There are many different genres here. Many different themes. Many different ideas. You will find comedies and tragedies. You will find short poems that hit you in the gut and longer pieces that will make you think. But most importantly, no matter what you find, you will enjoy it.

Please join us on our journeys. We’re happy to have you. You won’t be disappointed.

Daniel Goulden 826NYC Teaching Artist