Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts, a creative and academic hub in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has launched its first children’s book, Meyer Levin: Where Leaders Grow.
Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts said on Oct. 6 that the book, now available on Amazon, is a “vibrant and uplifting collection” that “spotlights stories of student leadership, creativity, and community, offering readers a front-row seat to how Meyer Levin nurtures tomorrow’s leaders.
“This project aligns with Meyer Levin’s core mission of reimagining education through the arts, student voice, and creative engagement,” Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts said.
In Where Leaders Grow, it said middle school students share powerful reflections, moments of growth, and how they’ve stepped into leadership roles—whether through school clubs, artistic projects, peer mentoring, or community outreach.
“Meyer Levin: Where Leaders Grow embodies our belief that when students are empowered to lead, imagine, and speak, they will rise,” said Principal Jamie Hendrickson. “At Meyer Levin, leadership grows through opportunity, creativity, and community. This book reflects that by capturing who we are and where we are going.”
She said the book’s release is among many “bold initiatives” that redefine school culture at Meyer Levin and provide the leadership opportunities highlighted in its pages.
Hendrickson said the school is “actively shaping a dynamic environment where student initiative is encouraged”, including: Arts-Integrated Learning; Empowering School Spirit; and Real-World Inspiration.
“As one of the few performing arts–focused middle schools in the district, Meyer Levin balances rigorous academics with arts-based exploration and leadership development,” she said.
“Meyer Levin: Where Leaders Grow celebrates student voice and serves as a powerful model for building schools where young people see themselves as creators, storytellers, and changemakers,” she added.
Hendrickson said the Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts, a middle school serving grades 6-8, strongly emphasizes academic excellence.
With a student-teacher ratio 12:1, she said students are guided to excel in math, reading, and performing arts.
“We take pride in our diverse student body, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged households,” Hendrickson said. “The Meyer Levin School of Performing Arts’ commitment to the community is evident in our regular community drives and events, which foster a strong bond with the local area.”
To learn more about Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts, visit www.meyerlevin.org.
