My daughter grows

F. Castillo

“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

My Daughter Grows Through Glass F. Castillo

My cousin told me not to worry about who’s going to make sure Malaya had what she needed because my family was going to help.

I am F. Castillo I am from Chicago.

From pizza and tacos.

I am from the only pink house on my street; Big, lonely, because it once was a family home.

I am from Ashland Park. Playing soccer and hanging out.

From Maria and Federico.

I’m from the men always working and then women being housewives.

From “Family is always there” and “Nobody loves you more than your mom and dad.”

I’m from being Catholic and not really going to church.

I’m from Chicago Heights and Mexico; From beans, rice.

I’m from having a beautiful daughter and wanting to change.