“There are certain life lessons that you can only learn in the struggle.” ― Idowu Koyenikan
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior is forced to face racism everyday; when all seems lost, he perseveres through the tough times, Junior doesn’t let this challenge faze him. Reading this book allowed me to look into the world of Junior, a slightly different Native American kid living on a reservation with his family. The combination of the book’s compelling story, easiness to read, and well thought out plot helped me reflect on the differences between my community here in the town of Concord, and his on the Reservation.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Helen keller
I came into the Fenn community pretty much alone. I was the only 8th grader coming into a brand new community, and only knew two kids already here.I quickly learned about the power of the community of Fenn.
Whether it’s a collaborative group project on the Serengeti in Science class, or playing recess football with your cohort after 2 hours of sitting in the same classroom, the impact of the Fenn community on me was powerful. So powerful that even after 2 months with all of my classmates, they all felt like brothers to me already.They made me laugh like brothers do, and they pissed me off at times just like brothers do.
Green pastures everywhere
No tree or plant in sight
Look and wonder and stare
Thoughts in my head ignite
time freezes around me
Not even a whisper heard
I finally feel free(
And Then I see a herd
Buffaloes eating grass
Horizon before me
In the water, sea bass
What a sight to see
Before I see what’s up
I am such a fool
My alarm clock wakes me up
Ugh, it’s time for school
