Easy Street Ain't So Easy: We are always talking, but never heard. We are teenagers! (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781453841648)

Mary-Pat Hector 12 year old Playwright, Actress & Youth Advocate To say that she is effervescent, articulate, innovative, outgoing and determined may be an understatement because Mary-Pat is all these attributes and so much more. At twelve years old, Mary-Pat is reaching for the stars and destined to land in the midst. And, if the next generation of leaders is to be likened to those with the tenacity of Mary-Pat, then it is inevitable that the world will be in good hands. Mary-Pat Hector attends Solid Foundation Private School and when she's not in class, she is an activist, youth advocate, speaker, play-write, actress, and President of Youth In Action. As Founder and National President she is responsible for creating a new project once every three months. She is passionate about advocating for nonviolence and has served as the Founder of "Shake off the Violence" Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth. Mary-Pat is uniquely qualified to carry out her mission to be the voice of a new generation of empowered young leaders. She has reached youth across all ages and is known for her expertise in developing culturally relevant and youth-friendly educational strategies. Through her work, Mary-Pat serves as a bridge between her generation and those who care about, educate, mentor, and advocate for them. Mary-Pat also served as the National Youth Spokes Person for The Peace Keepers. Mary-Pat can also be credited with the title of playwright and writer, with her first stage play being entitled, "Easy Street Ain't So Easy." The play explores the topic of child cruelty is self produced by Mary-Pat. According to Mary-Pat, the production of this work enables her to "be a voice" for other children. Mary-Pat is the youngest blogger for Russell Simmons Global Grind. The mature Mary-Pat comments, "Many people don't realize that children have problems, too. Adults are not the only ones. I have seen so many children go through challenges without having anyone to be there for them and help make their voices be heard. I want to use my abilities to help them. I will be their voice." When time permits, Mary-Pat is a contributing writer for My Magazine, a publication for girls. She believes that you are never too young to change the world. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, youth activism, community service, dancing, and making others laugh.