Green Dot Runner-Up: The Man Who Dreams Big

Manuel and his family

This piece placed second for middle school submissions in the 2018 Ánimo Voices Competition, which invited students to write about innovators, upstanders, visionaries, or rebels that have made a difference in their local or broader communities. The competition was an opportunity to motivate, recognize, and celebrate strong student voices throughout the organization through writing and art.

Read more of Manuel’s piece on the Green Dot Public Schools blog by clicking here.