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Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away August

Two works that we loved, but didn’t make it to our 2017 finalist list: I Can Handle It by Rick Blum and Blood Samples and Wooden Virgins by Eden Summerlee. Read more about Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away August

Trauma and Mental Health in students with ID / DD

As awareness of the effects of trauma grows, we must ensure that efforts to equip our youth with coping skills include those with intellectual and/ or development disabilities.

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away July

Two works that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: The Ward by Konstantin Nicholas Rega and Psych ER by Edie Bakker. Read more about Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away July

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away June

Two non-fiction shorts that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: Disturbances by Hannah Wells and Getting to "No, You" by Bill Cushing.

CTD40: Happy Birthday from Stephanie Torreno

A birthday wish and kind words for Pen 2 Paper from Texas author Stephanie Torreno.

CTD40: Jordan’s Story

2017 policy intern Jordan Fogle looks back with fondness (somehow) on the 85th Legislative session.

Improving Safety For All Texas Students: Guiding Principles

CTD and others call on Gov. Abbott to protect the health, safety, and education of all Texas students. Read more about Improving Safety For All Texas Students: Guiding Principles

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away May

Two works that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: Nellie and June by Wendy Sheehan and Upon Considering Boob Privilege by Kimberly Jackson.

CTD40: Happy Birthday, from David Borden

Artist, author, and advocate David Borden recounts the ways CTD helped further his artistic and other pursuits (video). Read more about CTD40: Happy Birthday, from David Borden

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away April

Two works that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: excerpt from Mental Hospital by Ross Robbins and Extra Time on Tests by Stanley Toledo.

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