You have the keys to Room 413. Unlock it, and you may be touched in
various ways by the short stories, memoirs, poems, and plays in this collection written by creative teenage minds. Let your heart wrench when you read the short story of a young Iraqi girl's life. Laugh at the piece written by a guy who pokes at the ridiculousness of the food industry. Smile at the memoir of a young boy who lost his way to school - and his Skittles in the process. Melt yourself in all the stories that deal with love and all of its consequences, surprises, tragedies and benefits. Explore the fantastical worlds created by deep imaginations. Above all, unlock Room 413 and you unlock creativity. The diverse group of teenagers in C.E. Jordan's creative writing class spend every period putting pen to paper, and it is there where words cease being words and become something extraordinary.
"Room 413" This book is an inspiration to all. Everybody can find a story to apply to their life. For I have been in room 413, and it changed my life. This is a must read, for uplifting, thoughful, and truely creative stories!
I have never been more inspired by a class of high school students. A wonderful book created by an impressivly talented group of students, Unlocking Room 413 is written with truth, passion, and heart.
