Flint. Daily. is proud to partner with In the Beginning’s ‘Next Gen Pens‘ program to showcase writing from their featured students each month. Learn more about the program by reading this story or following In the Beginning on Facebook and Instagram.
Jamelle Glover, director and founder of In the Beginning, and TiOra Turner, facilitator of the Next Gen Pens project at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, proudly present the Next Gen Pens February Writers of the Month:
- Chasden Bright
- Aaron Ellison
- Naomi Ivory
These writers have demonstrated immense creativity, effort, and originality through their art and writing. Read their February stories below.
My Dream for the Future
By Chasden Bright (age 9)
My dream for the future is to play soccer because I like to play it with my friend. This is my dream because soccer is fun. What I enjoy about soccer is how it challenges me. What makes it challenging is the rule that hands are not allowed! I like not using my hands; it makes me feel really good that I am able to do it. I enjoy playing with my friends. This is my dream for the future.
I Come From Greatness
By Naomi Ivory (age 11)
My greatness comes from my family, because my mom is an author who has published books. My uncle TJ is a DJ, he makes beats and songs, and then you have my uncle Josh, who is a singer and a rapper, but his artist name is Proof 220. And my aunt is a hairstylist; she does my hair for me when I have important events.
When my mom was little, she was an athlete; well, everyone in my family was an athlete.
I also get my greatness from God our father who watches over us. So I am using my athletic gifts to play volleyball, run track, and do gymnastics. I am the only one in my family who has ever participated in gymnastics. I really love to show my athleticism, and this is where my greatness comes from – and how I am great.
Favorite Things
By Aaron Ellison (age 29)
I wanted to be an astronaut, but I love farming and planting. I love coloring, and I enjoy watching Looney Tunes and Space Jam.
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