Writer's Statement

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As a Latina and Reading native, I thought I knew the community well. I was born and raised here, but I learned so much more about Reading because of this project.  I’ve always been an advocate for the Latinx community, but being exposed to passionate people who want to help Reading thrive whether by making a small or huge impact made me want to join their wave and learn more about this tight-knit community  by getting involved with local organizations like Barrio Alegria. I learn how many members of this community collaborate in various projects to bring outsiders and insiders together and take action in the community with the arts, business and political aspects. As a Latina, I hope to use my writing skills in some way to tell the stories of voices that are often unheard.