Authors write beautiful tales centered around everyday objects. Their histories come to life as these students weave powerful stories from teddy bears, uniforms, and bags of chips. Hear about dealing with loss, relationships, (dis)respect, and secrets.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “The book is a collection of brief memoirs, reflecting on the writers’ personal histories and cultures through objects that mark significant moments in their lives. Led in their process by 826michigan’s Sheena Crenshaw and their teacher Shannon Waite, students worked alongside acclaimed authors Aaron Foley, Lolita Hernandez, and Peter Ho Davies to craft powerful, sometimes hilarious, and often enduring accounts that highlight the depth, breadth, and unity within the human experience.”