The Weight of It All

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Weight of It All</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> by Maryam Rizvi is a deeply reflective collection that explores identity grief and the quiet strength found in survival. Moving between personal loss societal pressures and moments of raw self-awareness Rizvi's poems trace what it means to feel everything-and still keep creating. Her words balance elegance and honesty offering readers an emotional mirror that speaks to loneliness faith and resilience in a world that often forgets to feel.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Developed through Youth Writers' Camp (Summer 2025)</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> this initiative gives young people the tools to share their voices and experiences through creative writing. The program emphasizes social-emotional learning self-expression and community building making it valuable for both youth and adults. Suitable for middle-grade readers and up Youth Writers' Camp projects connect naturally to classroom and youth-program discussions about creativity resilience and the power of storytelling.</span></p><p></p>