Propel Students Publish Preservation Book!
Posted On: June 10, 2010
On June 3, 2010, six high school students proudly sat at the Tin Front Cafe in Homestead and autographed copies of their new book, “Take a Walk From the Past to the Future of Eighth Avenue.”
They were participants in YPA’s Youth Main Street Advisors Program that encourages young people to explore and document their community and make recommendations for changes. The book was the product of a year-long process of discovery and creativity.
YPA is grateful to the Grable Foundation, which supported the project, and Red Engine Press, which published the book. Additional support was provided by SLB Radio, which conducted an interview workshop for the students, and Rivers of Steel, which provided research assistance. Louise Sturgess from Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, and Eric Milliron, from Main Street Mt. Lebanon, spoke to the students at an orientation session held in October.
The 100-page book is available from either YPA or Propel Andrew Street High School (http://www.propelandrewstreet.org/) and are $12.00. Book sales benefit the school.
The Post-Gazette covered the story:
Students pen a historical look at Homestead Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 10, 2010
See photos from the training sessions and the book signing:
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| Propel Student Book Signing 6-3-10 |
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| Andrew Street HS Youth Main Street Advisors Interview Workshop, 12-10-09 |
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| Youth Main Street Advisors Program, Oct. 22, 2009 |
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