Things Will Get Better & More Delicious

In this collection of “memoirs remixed,” 7th graders from the Boston Teachers Union school explore stories from their lives in forms of all shapes and sizes, from a conversation between the United States and the Dominican Republic to a 7th grade survival guide. Each memoir is accompanied by student artwork.

Stories from Things Will Get Better & More Delicious

Too Young To Cook

by Algenae

First sentence:

“No, you can’t cook,” my mom said. “But Mom, I know how,” I whined.

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Crashing Fences

by Yaracelis

First sentence:

I love it when my family sits together and tells stories.

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Desperate for Pizza

by Stephanie

First sentence:

Waiting is everywhere in the world.

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She Also Dreams about You: A Conversation Between Boston and the Dominican Republic

by Arlyn

First sentence:

Boston: It’s freezing over here.

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