Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience + Hope by Young Somali Writers

Crossroads is an anthology of writing by youth and young adult Somali Minnesotans. Edited by author and educator Marian A. Hassan, this first-of-its-kind collection serves as a necessary pillar of self-representation in this politically challenging time in history. The poets and writers within these pages are at continuous stages of transition and intersection: between childhood and adulthood, Somali and American culture, their own expectations versus the world's.

Expanding on Somalia's rich oral heritage, the poems and stories in this book document the modern struggles and resilience of this community in transition. As these writers explore their own histories, their dreams, determination, and journeys of self-discovery are sure to inspire pride and understanding in all who read them.