Featuring naratives and poetry from Boston youth and local educators, this book is a powerful reflection on what it means to be a man of color. Hear their stories of tough love, racism, privilege, stereotypes, creating art, and existence.

From the publisher: “What is it like to be a young man of color in America? How do you see yourself in the world? These are just some of the questions explored in the new 826 Boston publication, Lift Ev’ry Voice: Narrative and Poems on Manhood. Created in partnership with Becoming A Man (BAM), this book features poems, spoken-word pieces, and essays from Boston students and their mentors that explore what it’s like to be a young man of color today.”