Welcome to our WHAT'S RISING page, our website summary of current news and activities, both internal and global, that relate to the human relations mission of Soul Water Rising. For information on past news and events please visit our ARCHIVES page.
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FREE SEMI-ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WRITING CONTESTS
We are now accepting entries for our free youth poetry, essay, and short story contests. $100 cash prizes offered. View contest details and download guidelines: CLICK HERE
JAIYA JOHN'S NEW BOOK, LEGENDARY, NOW AVAILABLE
Jaiya John's Legendary, a poetic tribute to those who honorably serve devalued children and youth, is now available, released October 2008. For more details on this book, including a downloadable flier, please visit our BOOK GARDEN.
JAIYA JOHN'S NEW BOOK, BEAUTIFUL, NOW AVAILABLE
Jaiya John's Beautiful, poetry celebrating children and youth separated from original family, is now available, released February 2008. For more details on this book, including a downloadable flier, please visit our BOOK GARDEN.
JAIYA JOHN'S REFLECTION POND, NOW AVAILABLE
Soul Water Rising is proud to present Jaiya John's Reflection Pond, a meditation on identity, culture, and healing in children separated from original family. For more details on this book, please visit our BOOK GARDEN.
Click HERE for a calendar of upcoming SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS by Jaiya John.
ESSAYS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Calming the Tide. (The angry inflammation of society and its consequence to our children and to us). more. . . .
Honor is an Orchard. (Re-formatted version of an essay on honoring the child in adoption). more. . . .
Please click here to read Jaiya John's interview with As Simple As That, an organization that serves multicultural and multiracial families. This print interview, Five Questions with Jaiya John, focuses on his award-winning memoir Black Baby White Hands: A View from the Crib.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Since our founding in 2001, Soul Water Rising has blossomed into a significant voice for social change as this nation and world struggle toward a more mature and honorable culture of human relations. Take a look at some of our achievements:
Our book titles have sold over 20,000 copies.
Addressed more than 100,000 people worldwide at conferences, seminars, and other events.
Addressed more than 40,000 youth and students in schools, camps, and other special events.
Trained more than 50,000 professionals and parents in areas ranging from child welfare to race relations.
Mentored hundreds of youth nationwide.
Provided consultation to hundreds of families and organizations.
Donated hundreds of our books to schools and youth-serving organizations.
Shared free educational/inspirational poetry with thousands of people worldwide.
Over 200 youth internationally have participated in our free writing contests.
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