Books Etc.
Hip Deep
Opinion, Essays, and Vision from American Teenagers
Edited by Abe Louise Young
Hip Deep is a portrait of our time and our nation through the eyes of youth. They come from villages in Alaska to farms in Alabama, suburbs in Baltimore to high-rises in Los Angeles. In revealing, powerful personal essays, they take on the social, political, and personal issues that matter to them most — from the juvenile death penalty to gay marriage, skateboarding to poverty. It’s straight-up news about the diversity of our country, the fabric of our society, and the minds at work in our schools. Also included is a guide called “How to Publish Your Work,” designed specifically for teenagers, with a listing of the U.S. magazines and websites that seek writing from people aged 13 to 21.
My Dreams Are Not a Secret
Teenagers in Metropolitan Detroit Speak Out
Edited by Abe Louise Young
This book is written by thirteen young people of diverse backgrounds who live in and around Detroit, the nation’s most segregated metropolitan area. These writers are young people of African, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, and Latin American descent.
In these pages, they write about their own cultures, racism, sexism, freedom, learning, the past and the future. They explore growing up in segregated social worlds and living on the borders of change. In particular, they examine how their lives and visions of social justice form a bridge. The mission of this anthology is to reach across the racial and ethnic boundaries and build bridges with other youth.
Alive In Truth
Alive in Truth: The New Orleans Disaster Oral History & Memory Project.
From The Austin Chronicle: “This Austin-based oral history project was born after local resident and New Orleans native (and Chronicle contributor) Abe Louise Young first visited the convention center during the horrible aftermath of hurricane Katrina. “Like everyone, I was somewhat desperate to [figure out] how I could be of service,” Young said. She also “realized that physical survival needs are vital, but … connection, healing, and being really deeply heard are part of that process.” … Contrary to standard time- and space-constrained media coverage, Alive in Truth is a thorough, big-picture exploration of the toll of one of America’s worst natural disasters through the eyes of its victims — an invaluable historical tool.”
Best of Austin Award Winner, 2005
Archive of Survival
