In Growing at CORRAL: Our Stories of Empowerment and Transformation , the youth writers at CORRAL Riding Academy reflect on and share about the unique experiences, people, and memories that have shaped them. Utilizing various genres, they explored how the changes and challenges they have faced in life have ultimately led them to grow. Through a collaborative partnership with NC State University’s Literacy and Community Initiative, these young authors participated in a year-long writing program that culminated in the publication of this collection. Their effort, creativity, and commitment to their communities are weaved throughout these pieces. As they share their journeys of empowerment and transformation with the world, they open up the possibility for others to do the same.