James Alfred Gillard

Can Anybody Hear Me?!! Voices of youth James Alfred Gillard

Our young people have a lot to say about their lives but they often wonder can anybody hear them. In this collection of short stories, skits and scenes you will hear the voices of some of those youth. Hear the voice of Mark, the captain of 1S 201's basketball teams. He's a natural leader. Usually he makes great decisions on and off the court. But when he encounters Troy his decisions don't only affect him, they affect others. Hear the voice of Rasheeda A+ student who enjoys her friends and family. But lately she can't sleep. Rasheeda finds it hard to focus especially because she's holding on to a terrible secret. Hear the voice of Angela and Rebecca two high school seniors who take a walk home from school. They soon discover that an obvious sign keeps their community in fear, holds no one accountable and one of them has the voice to make the difference. Hear the voice of EJ a 17 year old student trying to maneuver his way through family, school and relationship. For him life is full of uncertainty. After a tragic lost he soon discovers the thing he wasn't ready to become ? he already is. These are some of the voices of youth who wonder if anyone is listening