A Chicago seventh grader is being recognized for an original essay selected to represent the city at a national summit in Washington D.C.

Jade Lee's short story on violence was selected from 800 submissions from Chicago middle schoolers for the Do the Write Thing Summit , a nationwide initiative aimed at curbing violence.

“I feel like there is a need to write or try to make a change in youth violence because it is not okay at all ...It is not okay,” said Jade.

Lee used real experiences growing up in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood to write her essay.

“We are very proud of her and very impressed with her voice and leadership and her want to do more say more and be more,” said Rachael Beucher, principal at Chicago International Charter School -Prairie.

In addition to an all expenses

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