Existing in a space somehwere between a book of poetry, an art show, and a narrative anthology, Somos Boyle Heights is a true work of love for a community-rooted neighborhood. Entries include: wishes to parents, hopes for peace, questions to the world, harsh realities, and concerns for the environment.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “Somos Boyle Heights is the eighth installment of 826LA’s collaborative book project with the Ethnic Studies department at Roosevelt High School. This book contains personal explorations of the world, all woven together by the authors’ shared community of Boyle Heights. The chapters are organized by themes such as family, identity, and resistance in the face of adversity. Throughout the book, students focus their lenses on how they got to where they are and where they wish to go next.”