Escritores De La Libertad ✯

Gruwell provided each student with a journal to write about their daily lives, fears, and hopes anonymously. This allowed them to process their trauma through the "power of words". Personal Sacrifice and Global Impact

A visual activity that demonstrated how much common ground the students actually shared, despite their different backgrounds. Escritores de la Libertad

El diario de los escritores de la libertad/ The Freedom Writers Diary Gruwell provided each student with a journal to

Starring Hilary Swank, the film adaptation brought international attention to the story and remains a staple in educational training. Escritores de la Libertad

The movement evolved into a non-profit organization that continues to provide educators with tools to reach marginalized youth.