Storymaker’s Circle: “I Am From” Memoirs
Presented by LitWorld and Storyvoice
Stories are an important part of what makes us human. They help us make sense of the world and connect with others. They allow us to discover all the ways our experiences are different, and perhaps more importantly, all the beautiful ways they are similar. To help share these stories, LitWorld and Storyvoice are launching the Storymaker’s Circle to inspire and gather stories from young people all over the world!
Inspired in part by the work of author George Ella Lyon, “I Am From” memoirs are an exploration of all that makes us who we are. Use the prompts or download the resource pack to write your own "I Am From" memoir, then submit it to the padlet below!
Step 1: Write Your “I Am From” Memoir
Use the live workshop recording, resource pack, or sample template below to get started, then upload your finished memoir to the padlet below. Remember, there is no wrong way to write your memoir!
Live workshop recording
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I am from (my climate of my country/state/city)
Ex: Hot summers, crisp autumns, frigid winters, and wet springsI am from (the best things about where I'm from)
Ex: All-night bodegas, art and culture and life, and never being aloneI am from (the sounds that best describe my location)
Ex: Honking horns, the rhythmic beat of a backyard party, and the soulful call of the mourning doveI am from (your favorite holidays)
Ex: Quiet Christmases, adventurous Thanksgivings, and crazy HalloweensI am from (your favorite foods)
Ex: Jumbo crab legs, my mother’s mac ‘n cheese, and the perfect cupcakeI am from (your favorite family activity)
Ex: Making fun of movies and dancing to made-up songsI am from (things you love doing)
Ex: Crochet, reading, and traveling the worldI am from (your favorite memories)
Ex: My first lost tooth, being held by my grandmother, and being silly with my sisterI am from (your hopes and dreams)
Ex: A world where everyone gets what they need and everyone is cared for
