We believe in the power of youth voices.
Shout Mouse Press is a nonprofit writing and publishing program dedicated to amplifying underheard youth voices. From writing workshops to book publication to public speaking, we support young people as they tell their own stories and act as agents of change.
“This D.C. press helps diverse young writers express themselves ‘from a place of power.’”
Diverse and Inclusive Books
We publish and sell new books by young authors from marginalized and underrepresented communities each year. Proceeds from book sales are invested directly back into author communities through scholarship funds, speaker honoraria, intern stipends, and other initiatives that support youth leadership.
The Impact of Shout Mouse Press
“It is so valuable to create platforms like these books to amplify voices that we don’t regularly hear, and to have opportunities for people to listen. And then, for our students to be able to connect and say, ‘That’s me. I can do that.’”
“I remember at first I was like, ‘I don’t have a story. I don’t know what to tell.’ But then [the writing process] made me realize I have a lot of stories to tell — stories that can be powerful and inspire other youth like myself.”
“During this experience I realized that my story impacted everyone I came across. To have college students and professors admiring me because I continue to persevere shows me that despite my age, I’m teaching those older than me that everyone’s story matters.”
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What Would You Like To Do Next?
Available for preorder. Will ship in Spring 2027
Authors: Andrea Sanchez-Callejas, Belinda Lopez, Ana Grecia & Yanira Vasquez
Illustrator: Britney Garibay
A timely bilingual story about coping with being apart from someone you love.
Una oportuna historia bilingüe sobre cómo hacerle frente a estar separados de alguien a quien amamos.
Written by immigrant and first-generation young people, this bilingual Spanish/English book features twins Aby and Gabriel. The twins miss their mom, who now lives far away in Guatemala. When Aby discovers an unfinished painting her mother left behind, she gets an idea: finish it herself and send it as a birthday surprise! But keeping the project secret is a lot harder than she expects. With delightful illustrations, this charming story brings a sensitive human face to immigration and family separation.
Escrita por jóvenes inmigrantes y de primera generación, este libro bilingüe en español e inglés presenta a los gemelos Aby y Gabriel. Los gemelos extrañan a su mamá, quien vive ahora muy lejos en Guatemala. Cuando Aby descubre una pintura sin terminar que dejó su madre, se le ocurre una idea: ¡terminarla ella misma y enviársela de sorpresa como regalo de cumpleaños! Pero mantener el proyecto en secreto es más difícil de lo que esperaba. Con hermosas ilustraciones, esta historia dota de un rostro humano sensible a la inmigración y la separación de la familia.
Part of the Shout Mouse Press Beyond Borders Series | Spanish/English bilingual books written by teens.
Parte de la serie Beyond Borders de Shout Mouse Press | Libros bilingües en español e inglés escritos por adolescentes.
ISBN: 978-1-950807-92-5
Age: 4-9
Page Count: 42
Publication Date: Spring 2027