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A. Duckins

“Until the lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

The Soy Autor writing process was developed in collaboration with young people at-risk of, victims of or perpetrators of violence in El Salvador. In 2016, this innovative program launched at Cook County Jail with young men awaiting trial for violent offenses.Through the process of drafting, revising, illustrating and publishing memoirs, the Authors’ Circle develops reflection, critical thinking, literacy skills, conflict resolution and positive self-projection.

In collaboration with:

Cook County Sheriff’s Office

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Antwone Duckins grew up in Chicago’s Westside community s and is a family man with two daughters and two sons.

He is an entrepreneur and purveyor of art in a variety of mediums with projects in both television and music.

He is a pioneer member of the Chicago Authors Circle in The Chicago Project of ConTextos where also illustratrated his first book Court Day.