A Brotherhood Blooms

Scott Strazzante

Chicago Tribune

As Dashawn Miles struggles reading a story, 12-year-old Jessie Stevens helps his 8-year-old roommate work his way through his daily one hour of school work. Despite their age differences Miles and Stevens' friendship has accelerated their healing process and created a bond that will last long past their respective hospital stays.

Scott Strazzante , "A Brotherhood Blooms," in POYi Archive, Item #45629, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/45629 (accessed June 9, 2025).