Youth Literary Project

The Youth Literary Project is a collaborative effort between the Revolving Museum and a group of Greater Lowell youth interested in expressing their voices through the written word.

Educator Kathryn Funderburk
with Students from St Patrick’s School and Education Center, Lowell

Toy Stories
January, 2008
Printed text and illustration

This literary project engaged 5^th-8^th grade students in the creation of their own short stories, with the unifying theme of Toys and Games. Students were encouraged to consider the broader concept of games and play; many of them incorporating elements from their own experiences into their written work. These unique stories both entertain and inform us of the myriad perspectives of play, and their lasting impact upon us.

	The Curse of Candy Land 2 by Addorrah Le Khan		The Worst Day Ever by Angela Dufresne
	The Beat Down by David Bonilla		MVP's Make a Mess by David Zayas
	Jack in the Box by Fanta Cherif		Middle School Drama by Hanifah Ida Nankinga
	Boardie by Jamy Marquez		Puerto Rico Park by Jennifer Pino
	Devontae and the G's by Maligie Kallon		Samurai Warriors 2 by Nicky Fennell
	Dora the Explorer Land 3 by Nilda Dilan		Lost in Christmas by Paul Phan
	The Cost of War by Salim Jalloh		Kite Sano by Steven Taing
	Farily Tale by Terrence Murray

Past Archive:
Matt Jones
ARTventures Poems

Young people from Lowell High School Fine Arts Academy created this collection of poems as part of The Revolving Museum’s ARTventures project. Inspired in part by Lowell native and Lowell High graduate Jack Kerouac’s whose “On The Road” scroll is on exhibit at the Lowell National Historical Park Boott Mill Museum, these poems offer insights into how the young people are assertively and honestly bringing forth their powerful ideas, feelings, emotions, and challenges they face in today’s society. We are proud of their efforts and also wish Lowell High School a happy 175^th Birthday!

Educator Kathryn Funderburk
with Students from St Patrick’s School and Education Center, Lowell

This literary project engaged 5th-8th grade students in the creation of their own short stories, with the unifying theme of Toys and Games. Students were encouraged to consider the broader concept of games and play; many of them incorporating elements from their own experiences into their written work. These unique stories both entertain and inform us of the myriad perspectives of play, and their lasting impact upon us.