Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2013 | Seite 4

Mission Statement T he mission of In Our Own Words is to provide accessible and high-interest reading material to the adult immigrant community. The magazine celebrates the creative and exceptional work of our students and provides students with an opportunity to give back to the community of adult learners. Goals - To showcase students’ talent in an easy-to-read manner - To present students’ stories - To empower students to write - To discover the power of reading - To encourage the appreciation of other cultures - To disseminate our students’ creative writing and art throughout the community 4