A letter to the girls I've never met

A Letter to the Girls I've Never Met by Toochi Samsylvanus is a powerful and heartfelt collection written for girls navigating identity, pressure, faith, and self-discovery. Through deeply personal reflections, Toochi explores what it means to grow up carrying responsibility, expectations, and emotions that often go unseen. Her poems speak directly to girls who feel unheard, misunderstood, or overwhelmed, while also celebrating resilience, self-worth, and the courage to find your own voice. Honest, compassionate, and empowering, this collection reminds readers that they are not alone in their struggles-and that their stories matter. Developed through Youth Writers' Camp (Summer 2025), 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.