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What is your story?

  • We start by looking inward—revisiting the moments, people, and experiences that shaped you.

  • Now, we organize your reflections into a story that’s clear, authentic, and powerful.

  • Finally, it’s time to give your story a voice. This final step guides you to share with confidence and purpose.

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Welcome

A celebration of culture, community, and belonging. The book ‘Welcome’ invites readers into the vibrant world of the Doris Henderson Newcomers School, where immigrant and refugee students from around the globe share their voices, traditions, and stories. Through words and imagery, this small coffee table book reminds us that there are many ways to say welcome—and every one of them matters.

Endorsed by acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, this book is both a keepsake and a conversation starter for anyone who believes in the power of diversity and human connection.

A collage of the word "welcome" in multiple languages and scripts, with a prominent red "welcome" in the center.
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Portrait of smiling, wearing a black shirt, seated with her arms crossed. To her right, there's a circular diagram with her name, Nikki Giovanni, at the center. The diagram shows different personal interests, including reader, gardener, cook, learning about spirituality, listening to jazz, should dust, sitting with her fish, poet, and writer.

“You are the author of your story.”

Alysia Dempsey, Founder

Photo of Renée Watson standing in front of a black background with a pie chart that has her name in the center and categories like Faith, Joy, Grace, Vision, Brave, Community, Creativity, Family. She is wearing a red and white patterned dress with a matching sash, has curly black hair, and is smiling at the camera.
Photograph of a man with a beard and a smile, beside a circular diagram with various labels such as Arab, Muslim, Male, Tall, Bizman, Brown, Artist, and an empty space marked with a question mark. The diagram has 'Andy Shallal' written in red at the center.

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