Dreams in Action: Our Young Writer Takes Flight

We couldn’t be more proud to celebrate one of our incredible Dreamers, Mi’Kiyah, whose passion for writing and resilience recently caught the spotlight in a feature on WKYC! With the encouragement of her teachers and the support of the Believe in Dreams community, this determined middle schooler turned her dream of publishing a poetry book into reality — proving that when we believe in our youth, bold things happen. Her story of creativity and courage embodies everything we stand for: empowering young people who’ve faced adversity to rise, shine, and share their voices with the world. 

Read the full story to be inspired by her journey and to see how dreams truly take flight when a supportive community comes together. WKYC