The Mullaeyouth Center published a collection of essays titled 'Together Grown Stories,' written by teens who participated in the plant care and writing program.
Key points
•Plant care and writing program enhances teens' self-expression and social-emotional skills
•Publication of 'Together Grown Stories,' a collection of essays by participating teenagers
•Produced in various formats including Braille books and audiobooks
On October 6, the Mullaeyouth Center held a book launch event at their Dallchon Performance Hall to celebrate the publication of the essay collection 'Together Grown Stories' penned by participating students. The event showcased the outcomes of the center's 'Read Hearts, Connect Minds' program supported by the Korean Youth Activity Promotion Institute.
Sixteen first-year students from Dangsan Middle School cultivated self-awareness and social-emotional skills through the process of caring for plants and expressing their emotions in writing. The completed collection includes essays reflecting teens' individuality and imagination, as well as novels, all produced in print, Braille, and audio book formats.
During the event, teenagers took turns on stage to introduce themselves, share stories from their writing journey, and discuss the thoughts behind their works. This program aimed to help teens understand and express their feelings healthily while fostering mutual understanding of diverse emotions among peers.
Photo: Mullaeyouth CenterPhoto: Mullaeyouth Center
