Homegrown is Here!

Homegrown: A Message to Baltimore by Baltimore is a collection of writing and artwork by Baltimore creators for Baltimore youth, reclaiming our city’s narrative and answering the question, “Where did you find the beauty in Baltimore?” Contributors include D. Watkins, Brittany Young, Erica L. Green, Erricka Bridgeford, Zeke Cohen, Nia June, Kyle Pompey and more, created by and curated with artwork from Baltimore City youth.

CHARM Editors and alumni at the Homegrown release party — photo by Phillip Muriel

We had such a good time with good food, good reading and good friends at the release for Homegrown: A Message to Baltimore by Baltimore. —Video by Stamped Filmz

 

Homegrown: A Message to Baltimore by Baltimore features an all-star line up of contributors (below).

Homegrown contributor Akilah Divine

“This is how we set the tone for future generations. This is a love letter from those that came before us gifted to youth.”


—Madison Mattison, CHARM alumna

Where to Buy

We are grateful for Baltimore’s local bookstores and shops for carrying our book!

  • Bird in Hand Cafe and Books

  • Charm City Books

  • Greedy Reads (Fell’s Point + Remington)

  • The Ivy Bookshop

  • Made in Baltimore Holiday Pop up at HEX Superette

 

Alumna Madison Mattison and family

CHARM Editors, Saniyah, Meira, Kam and Director, Whitney

Homegrown Contributor Alanah Nichole Davis

THANKS!

All photography featured on this page is by @philip.muriel. Video by @wayne___jon3z.

Homegrown was the brainchild of teachers Sidney Thomas and Wyatt Oroke. Thank you for entrusting CHARM with this beautiful project!

Graphic design and book layout by Yifan Luo. Cover art by 8th grader Christian Hicks.

A special thanks to Alanah Nichole Davis for marketing support and event leadership, and to @jjanaefoods who had us all eating a little healthier with her vegan cuisine and @mrvershawn who had us dancing in between readings by contributors.