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The Shadow Beside Me

The Shadow Beside Me

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The Shadow Beside Me features Pongo youth poetry from the Clark Children & Family Justice Center – King County’s Juvenile Detention facility – authored between Fall 2015 and Spring 2020.

soft cover 5.5 x 8.5 inches
98 pages. © December 2020

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When you join the Pongo Poetry Circle you're not just giving – you're creating lasting impact. You're funding poetry workshops for youth in detention centers and psychiatric hospitals. You're helping youth process their experiences through creative expression. And you're providing a safe space for young voices to be heard. 
As a Pongo Poetry Circle member, you'll receive exclusive collections of youth poetry not available elsewhere, early invitations to Pongo events, personalized communications and impact updates, and more. But most importantly? You will become a trusted supporter that our youth writers can count on, month after month.
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August 12th is International Youth Day! This day i August 12th is International Youth Day! This day is all about highlighting issues that affect young people and the potential for youth of various backgrounds and abilities to make an impact, locally and globally. 
This year’s theme is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs notes that “while young people’s lives are shaped by diverse national and local contexts, their aspirations for dignity, opportunity, participation, and a sustainable future remain remarkably similar regardless of borders, income levels, or circumstances.” 
To commemorate, we invite you to reflect on "Strengthening Things I Can Be For You and Me," a poem written by a Pongo youth writer at Echo Glen Children’s Center. 
📚And check out more Pongo youth poetry—including our latest release, "Where Hope Seems Impossible"—in our online bookstore. 
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📰 Get your daily dose of inspiration with Pongo’s 📰 Get your daily dose of inspiration with Pongo’s youth poetry column in the @southseattleemerald, featuring the wise words and creative insights of Pongo youth writers from the Echo Glen Children’s Center, a juvenile rehabilitation facility in Snoqualmie. Take a moment to read and reflect on these poems, and join us in celebrating the talent and creativity of these youth poets by sharing these poems with a family member, friend, or colleague.
Interested in reading more Pongo youth poetry? Visit our online book store to pick up one of our youth poetry anthologies!
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Please join us in celebrating National Book Lovers Please join us in celebrating National Book Lovers Day, coming up on this Sunday, August 9th! In honor of the occasion, we invite you to celebrate the joy of reading by exploring Pongo youth poetry. 
Swipe for excerpts from “Where Hope Seems Impossible,” our latest youth poetry anthology for a glimpse into this excellent collection. And if this piques your interest, visit our online bookstore to pick up a copy for yourself or a friend! 
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🎉 exciting community events
✍️ new youth poetry 
and much more! 
➡️ Newsletter available at the link in our bio ⬅️
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Check out our latest youth poetry column in Real C Check out our latest youth poetry column in Real Change News!
Real Change exists to provide opportunity and a voice to low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic, social and racial justice. Our latest column features youth poetry from Pongo programming at the Child Study & Treatment Center, the only state-run psychiatric hospital for youth in Washington State. 
Take a moment to engage with and reflect on the words and insights of our youth writers. And join us in honoring our youth writer’s vulnerability and creativity by sharing this poetry with a friend, family member, or colleague!
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July 24th is International Self-Care Day! To observe the occasion, we invite you to slow down and check in with whatever nourishes your mind, body, and heart. Ask yourself: 
What grounds me?
What empowers me?
What makes me feel safe?
What makes my heart full?
💡 Here are a few suggestions:
✍️ Write a love letter to yourself 
📵 Take a digital detox day (or even a few hours)
🚶 Go for a gentle stroll
🧘‍♀️ Do a guided meditation
📖 Cozy up with a book
🤲 Ask for what you need 
📆 Schedule with your social, physical, and mental energy budget in mind (“Spoon Theory”)
💆 Give yourself a foot massage or soothing skincare treatment
📺️ Watch a “hug” of a show (e.g., Mister Rogers' Neighborhood)
🍽️ Enjoy a mind-and-body-nourishing meal
🫶 Do whatever honors YOU because you deserve your own love every day!
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Are you interested in inspiring healing, growth, a Are you interested in inspiring healing, growth, and resilience among youth who have experienced trauma? Pongo is looking for volunteer Writing Mentors to join us in doing just that!
Writing Mentors are at the forefront of our work, engaging youth in writing heartfelt poetry at Pongo program sites across the Seattle area. The 2026-2027 academic year is quickly approaching, and serving as Writing Mentor is a great opportunity to engage in work that's transformative and fulfilling for mentors and youth alike. 
Interested? Visit the link in our bio for details about the opportunity, and apply by July 31st! 
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