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If you could ask for any non-material gift, what would you ask for? What would make this gift so special to you

Uneasy about discussing colonialism—and its related issues like Standing Rock and Indigenous-led resistance—with your students? Here are some resources to get you started.

For the 2018 winter writing competition students will write about the non-material gifts that they would like to receive for a special holiday, milestone, or birthday.

Read Eva’s essay, “Stolen Stories,” about longing to hear her family’s stories about the Japanese internment and experiencing the weight of history.

Read Alejandra’s essay, “Broken Mirror,” about the challenge of living up to people’s expectations and wanting to be true to one’s self.

Read Remy’s essay, “To Walk the World on Trembling Legs,” about traveling while disabled and disrupting the notion of “go as you please” that many take for granted.

Read Rhys’s essay, “A Break From Racism,” about standing up to racism as a young Black woman with big dreams.

Read Jake’s essay, “Kayla,” about the experience of unexpected loss and learning to trust the journey.

Read Heriberto’s essay, “Same Dreams, Different President,” about using the power of his voice to stand up for immigrants and DACA recipients, especially those he holds close.