The release of our 11th anthology, A Secret Chord: Poetry, Stories & Art, has sparked powerful conversations across our community and beyond, shining a spotlight on the creativity and courage of systems-impacted youth.
Over the past several weeks, local and national media outlets—including book reviewers, TV, radio broadcasts, blogs, and print newspaper articles—have featured the work of The PATHfinder Club and A Secret Chord, highlighting this unique collection of creative works by 60 systems-impacted teens.
In these interviews, our team members and published youth shared how The PATHfinder Club is an essential safe space where young people impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation can process their lived experiences through creative expression and build community.
We are proud to share recent press for A Secret Chord, linked below!
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Kirkus Reviews | A Secret Chord
Midwest Book Review | A Secret Chord
San Fernando Valley Sun | POPS & PATHFinder Clubs Support Teens Impacted by Incarceration, Deportation | ‘A Secret Chord’ Book Features Student Works from POPS & PATHFinder Clubs
Portland Observer | Portland Teens Find Purpose Through PATHfinder Club
KOIN6 Everyday Northwest | The Pathfinder Club brings life-changing support for those who have dealt with the justice system
WORT-FM, “A Public Affair” | Youth Poetry Anthology Destigmatizes Family Incarceration
KRWM-FM "Inspirational Women" | Interview with Amy Friedman
Cyrus Webb Presents | Victor Trillo, Jr. and Chelsea Robb discuss A SECRET CHORD on Amazon Live
Late Night Health | Trauma, Healing, and Hope: Two Powerful Conversations on Mental Health and Human Resilience
KLWN-FM, “Lewis at Large w/ Warner Lewis” | Radio Interview with Amy Friedman, Executive Editor of A Secret Chord
KOIN6 AM Extra | Local nonprofit’s publishing club to celebrate next book release
M.E.S.H. with Dr. Pamela Brewer | What Teens Teach Us About Resilience and Truth
KPFA-FM, “Cover to Cover” | A Secret Chord
Let’s Talk About Love, Stories From Everywhere | Episode 56: Amy Friedman on Silence, Storytelling, Stigma, and Healing Through The PATHfinder Club
Pasadena Weekly | Sharing Their Stories: PATHfinder and POPS Clubs release 11th anthology
WSCL-FM, “Delmarva Today” | Youth With Loved Ones Facing Incarceration or Deportation
Books Q&A with Deborah Kalb | Interview with Amy Friedman, Executive Editor of A Secret Chord
Women Writers, Women’s Books | New Collection Offers a Testament to the Power of Teens to Transform Pain into Creative Expression and Isolation into Connection and Community
Culver City Observer | Pathfinders Club Helps Students with Incarcerated Parents
KFMG-FM, “The Culture Buzz” | Interview with Vic Trillo Jr.