The 52nd Street Project

One of the by-products of the kid's participation in Smart Partners has been an increase in their creative activity. We found that they were suddenly brimming with stories, poems, drawings, etc. These were collected and given shape in 1999 as the first ever literary magazine of The 52nd Street Project, Fivey (after half of our mascot duo Fivey and Twoey.) Since the first issue, the magazine has become a favorite activity of the Smart Partner kids and adults alike.

Other issues of Fivey have been dedicated to examining the similarities and difference between Smart Partner kids and their adults; and to celebrating the landscape, residents and local folklore of Hell's Kitchen. Fivey Goes to Work features interviews by kids and adults with people who are working at "dream jobs" (i.e. fireman, detective, dolphin trainer, milliner, etc.)

The greatest result of Fivey has been the creative outlet afforded to the kids. The published magazine is a clear source of pride for them, drawing submissions from kids who had previously expressed an aversion to reading and writing.

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