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Write-On: Project Twist-ItAuthor: Project Twist-It
Project Twist-It teamed up with the award-winning podcast production company, Little Everywhere, in Los Angeles to take a look at the important links between poverty, literacy and storytelling. Talking to youngsters, educators and experts our unique 3-part podcast, Write-On, explores the vital role storytelling has in the lives of young people from disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds. With music from film composer, Jessica Rae-Huber, and a focus on the Pennsylvania-based Mighty Writers, this is an opportunity for all of us to understand the power of our own stories. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Project Twist-It: Write On – Episode 3 Richard 'Tre' Jenkins
Episode 3
Tuesday, 30 April, 2019
Project Twist-It founder, Mary O'Hara, talks about the stigma of poverty and its impact on young people. Shattering the myths of parents who don't care, Mighty Writers' Tim Whittaker talks about the popularity of his Philadelphia literacy program and parents who care 'dramatically'. And we hear the incredible, inspirational story of Richard 'Tre' Jenkins, who grew up in poverty. In his life, moving to yet another motel or shelter wasn't news, but one with a TV was a big deal. After years moving around, Tre found Mighty Writers where his love of writing blossomed. Tre mentored other students at Mighty Writers and has now achieved his lifelong dream – he achieved a full scholarship to Harvard in 2018.
