SAVE OUR YOUTH 

SOY Chapbook (2005):

So Look at Me Now:  A Collection of Poetry
by students from Burnet Middle School

SOY Chapbook (2006):
 
Beyond Blood Ties: Poetry
by Johnston High School Students

SOY Chapbook (2007): 

On the Meeting Grounds:  Writings, Poetry, and Artwork
by Johnston High School Students

SOY Chapbook (2008):

 Word Power!:  Writings, Poetry, and Artwork
by Johnston High School Students

SOY Chapbook (2009): 

Does Heaven Have a Ghetto?:  Poetry & Artwork
by Youth from Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center

SOY Chapbook (2010): 

I Come from a Teardrop:  Poetry & Artwork
by Youth at Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center

SOY Chapbook (2012): 

Stitching Our Wings:  Poetry & Artwork
by Young Women at Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Save Our Youth, a project of Red Salmon Arts (RSA), gives voice and empowers “at risk” youth, redirecting self-destructive patterns into positive and creative outlets through participation in writing workshops that focus on culture, arts, and literacy.

Workshops help participants build self-esteem and develop verbal/written communication and conflict resolution skills. Previously facilitated by raúlrsalinas, SOY has conducted extensive writing clinics in high schools, middle schools, and juvenile justice facilities.

Save Our Youth is directed, facilitated, and organized by a mostly volunteer crew of educators, students, artists, activists, and visionaries.

This project is supported in part
by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.