What this project is really about
Your Story, Your Voice invites students in grades 6–8 to discover something powerful; that stories are everywhere, and they already have what it takes to tell them. A conversation overheard at a bus stop, the way light falls on a familiar street, or a quiet moment between two people, stories are not always invented; often, they are simply found in the world around us. In this project, students step into their everyday lives with a new lens to find a story they want to tell to the world. They will observe closely, ask questions, make decisions, change their minds, and make decisions again. They will discover that the creative process is rarely a straight line and that the chaos along the way is not an obstacle, but an essential part of creating something meaningful. The project culminates in a written story that reflects each student’s unique perspective and voice. For those who wish to go further, there is also an opportunity to bring their story to life through images, illustrations, or simple graphics. This project is not about writing perfectly. It is about finding your voice and learning to trust it.
Most young people have never been given a structured opportunity to reflect on their own lives — where they come from, what has shaped them, and what they truly want to say. Without this self-knowledge, it is hard to communicate authentically.
You will explore the art and craft of personal narrative — through creative writing, memoir, spoken word, or multimedia — and produce a polished piece of personal storytelling that is honest, specific, and powerfully your own.
The ability to tell your own story — clearly, honestly, and compellingly — is foundational to everything from college applications and job interviews to leadership, journalism, and human connection. Your voice matters, and this project helps you find it.
What you'll walk away knowing how to do
This project isn't about memorising facts. It's about building capabilities that transfer — to your next project, your next class, and beyond.
Learn from people who do this for a living
You're not learning from a textbook. You're learning from practitioners.
Akhila Ramnarayan
Writer, theatre actor, literary scholar, and indie musician. PhD from The Ohio State University with specialisation in postcolonial studies. Recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for theatre acting.
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