Author Archives: Alex Gilbert

  1. Farewell, Poetry Month 2011

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    May 4, 2011 by Alex Gilbert

    Thank you for participating in A Poem A Day with Writers in the Schools (WITS). We hope that you have …
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  2. Where Are We Now: Marc McKee

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    August 25, 2010 by Alex Gilbert

    Former WITS writer, Marc McKee, will have a collection of poems titled, Fuse, published in May 2011 by Black Lawrence …
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  3. Where Are We Now: Poet Jason Koo

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    March 23, 2010 by Alex Gilbert

    Jason Koo was a writer for WITS for several years beginning in 2000; he was a Senior Writer his last …
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  4. Where Are We Now: Stacy Parker Aab

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    December 10, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Former WITS writer Stacy Parker Aab has published a new book entitled, Government Girl.  Stacy has had quite a career …
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  5. WITS Board President Publishes New Book

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    November 23, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Robin Davidson is a busy person.  Not only is she a full time professor of English at University of Houston …
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  6. Premiere of “The Jemma Songs”

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    October 26, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    On Tuesday October 27, 2009, Houston will see the premiere of what has become known as “The Jemma Songs.”  The …
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  7. Where Are We Now: Laura Long and Yvonne Murphy

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    August 25, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    The WITS Writer Orientation for the 2009-2010 school year took place on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29.  The …
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  8. WITS and the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program

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    August 6, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    WITS had the great pleasure of working with Miriam Sitz this summer.  She was the recipient of an internship with …
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  9. Where Are We Now: Amy Williams

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    June 29, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Amy Williams has been working with WITS for five years.  We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with …
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  10. WITS Students Featured in the Houston Chronicle

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    June 18, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Students attending the Summer Creative Writing Workshops recently visited The Menil Collection for inspiration.  The Houston Chronicle decided to come …
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  11. Tonight at The Menil Collection, WITS Students will Read Original Poetry Inspired by Art

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    June 16, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    This evening in The Menil Collection (1515 Sul Ross, 77006), Writers in the Schools (WITS)  and The Menil Collection will …
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  12. Ekphrasis: Poems About Paintings

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    June 12, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM in The Menil Collection Foyer, Writers in the Schools (WITS) and The Menil …
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  13. Where Are We Now: Tria Wood

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    May 29, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    Tria Wood has worked with WITS as a writer for  five years.  She is a gifted writer and educator, who …
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  14. From the Bottom of Our Hearts, WITS Thanks You!

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    April 29, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

                A Poem A Day from WITS As this year’s celebration of National Poetry Month comes to a close, …
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  15. The Menil Arts Community Open House on Saturday, April 25

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    April 22, 2009 by Alex Gilbert

    The Menil Arts Community Open House will be held at The Menil Park Saturday, April 25, 2009.  This event will …
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Writers in the Schools (WITS)


Writers in the Schools (WITS) is the #1 literary arts organization in Texas, increasing literacy and nourishing creativity across the nation. With 80 writers and educators on staff, WITS has a reach throughout Houston in classrooms, community centers, museums, parks, and hospitals. This blog provides a snapshot of the organization--who we are, where we are, and what we are all about.

The glory of WITS is best expressed by the students--in their own words -- so this blog features essays, stories, and poems that were created by K-12 students in our program. All material (c) Writers in the Schools 2007-2013. If you wish to republish this work, please credit both the organization and the author and link back to this site. This material may not be used in commercial ventures of any kind.

Supporting WITS will help bring the pleasure and power of reading and writing to more Houston children -- 23,000 students this year -- helping to improve writing skills, build confidence, raise test scores, and enhance creativity.

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