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Authoring Action Anthology - $25.00 US*
Organized by genre, this collection presents and celebrates the literary works (poetry, monologues, short stories, essays, raps and lyrics) of middle and high school age authors developed through the Authoring Action program, offering a powerful educational textbook and classroom reader. Youth have much to say and contribute to the topics of justice, self- love, violence, intimacy, family, peers, school, environment and more making it a good "listen and learn" for parents, counselors, youth and general readers alike. Edited by Lynn Rhoades and Nathan Ross Freeman, co-founders of Authoring Action. Foreword by Dr. Kathleen Smith McIlwain.
Domestic U.S. orders: Download order form - offers the option to purchase and donate copies to an organization of your choosing. A handsome book plate recognizes your generous gift.
International orders: We are currently working to establish an account with Amazon to facilitate international orders. Meanwhile, we regret that we cannot process overseas orders at this time. Please check back soon!
Authoring Action Documentary - $15.00 US*
Traces the history, trials and transcendence of Authoring Action (formerly the Winston-Salem Youth Arts Institute). Explores the incredible literary works turned out by youth ages 13-18, shining a light on the possibilities for exponential change as participants discover their voices, define their dreams and learn to become the change they want to see in the world. Academics and youth program leaders will appreciate its value as a powerful stage-setter for motivating youth to explore the power of self-expression (creative writing and public speaking) for impact in all areas of learning and life.
Produced, directed and edited by award-winning filmmaker and Authoring Action co-founder Nathan Ross Freeman, the documentary is set to screen at film festivals across the globe.
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Mr. Bones - $15.00 US* Available
MR. BONES, an award winning independent feature film directed by Nathan Ross Freeman and featuring an ensemble cast of Authoring Action, presents a stirring tableau of the modern African American experience.
Synopsis: When three children survive a bus crash that kills their parents, their childhood dies as well — until they find an unlikely partner in grief at the shallow grave of a long lost child in the woods of a desolate park.
Mr. Bones remains a closely guarded secret for nearly 30 years until the authorities finally stumble across him. Hounded by the press, police, pastors and relations, “The Three Ds” begin spiraling toward a showdown at the altar of their dreams, regrets, lost loves and ultimate salvation. Devin, Dionne and Dominique finally have to put their traumatic past in its proper place.
Winner of five first place film festival awards, Mr. Bonesmarks the feature film directorial debut of author and educator Nathan Ross Freeman, co-founder of Authoring Action. Filmed on a shoestring budget, Mr. Bones also stars Debra Terry (Funny Valentines, Comic View), Jeryl Prescott (Skeleton Key), John Poindexter, Johnnie “Blue” Gardner, Mabel Robinson, and Don W. Newton.
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* Your purchases support Authoring Action’s youth programming and outreach services. A percentage of all net proceeds from Authoring Action book and DVD sales are distributed directly to youth featured in the project.