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Sheltering Stories


Teen Talk about Covid-19


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Every teen in New York City has their own Covid-19 2020 lock-down story. "Sheltering Stories: Teen Talk about Covid-19, a new non-fiction anthology, showcases the art and writing of twenty-three New York City teenagers.
These young artists and writers share their experience through beautiful art, emotional poetry, thoughtful prose, and moment encapsulating photography. They generously prop open the door to their internal world, revealing thoughts and emotions that usually remain hidden.

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The Teenagers' Story Inspires

We are living in historic and unprecedented times. The lock-down period was an extremely difficult time for our kids. Every single teen in New York has their own Covid-19 story.

The art and writing created by the students in "Sheltering Stories" reveals pain and sadness, but also joy and insights. It is interesting and educational to find out what these teenagers thought and felt during this upsetting time. Hopefully teenagers from all over the world will see this work and feel inspired to say something with their own voices.

Diverse and Unique Contributors

What makes this book unique is the diversity of its contributors. They come from a range of backgrounds, nationalities, education styles, and home neighborhoods - each extremely different from each other.

The teens are of African, African-American, Asian, Australian, Egyptian, German, Hispanic, Irish, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim heritage. They attend charter, private, and public schools. They reside in neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Newark, NJ.

An Emotional and Compelling Tale

What these teenagers have in common is their age range and their experience of the lock-down.

The result is "Sheltering Stories: Teen Talk about Covid-19," an emotional, poignant, and compelling tale.

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"Sheltering Stories: Teen Talk about Covid-19" provides us with food for thought about the feelings, thoughts and insights of New York City teenagers about the Covid-19 2020 lockdown time. It is our time to bear witness to what they are saying and listen.

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Thoughtful Observations
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Insightful Ideas
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Expressive Drawings

"I hope that teens will see the work in 'Sheltering Stories' and feel inspired enough to say something with their own voice. It is great to speak your piece and important to find ways to be positive. Teens from every country can use their art to make something new to connect with others."

Lisa Shaub, Editor-in-Chief

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About the Editors

Lisa Shaub, Editor-in-Chief, has been living in New York City since 1986 and considers it her home. She loves to read books and is an active writer on the wellness blog "LS Livewell." Lisa is also the designer behind the brand "Lisa Shaub Fine Millinery." She lives with her husband and teenage daughter in the East Village.

Jennifer Berman, Editor, is a native New Yorker whose writing has appeared in The New York Times , The Morning News, Petside, and other publications. Jennifer is an animal lover and volunteers with Paws NY and Anjellicle Cats Rescue. She lives on the Upper West Side of New York with her husband and two rescue cats.

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