The Power Within Me

Akilah is a 13-year old author who uses the power of pen and paper to vividly describe the roller coaster of emotions she’s encountered throughout her young life. At 13, Akilah has already experienced the challenges of navigating and overcoming obstacles associated with questioning her worth and the world’s expectations. This book provides a glimpse inside of Akilah’s challenges and how she used the power of her words to find the power within herself to prevail and continue her stride towards the best version of her. The book consists of original poems Akilah wrote during various developmental milestones. Through her poetry, she explores her worth, how society crafts various expectations for different people, social justice, and much more! Akilah hopes that readers will be inspired to dig deep and find the power within themselves to overcome obstacles.