The Storytellers' Anthology: Fall 2025-26

The Storytellers' Anthology is a published compilation of narratives, artwork, and other writing projects by students who attend our Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS). 

Along with the Design Jams and Student Showcase, Storytellers is one of JCCS’s yearly projects that engages students in relevant learning and offers an opportunity to share their stories, many of which are raw and heartbreaking. 

Instructional coach Melanie Karaffa, who leads the project, shared that the goal each year is to “elevate student voice, build student agency, and create pride in publication.”

The published piece features hundreds of stories, including personal narratives, six-word stories, and data stories, as well as some artwork.

Everyone has a story...here are theirs...

Read the Stories (PDF)