Author Archives: Kristina McDonald

  1. Zeus

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    April 29, 2011 by Kristina McDonald

    You are the leafless trees That refuse to shade me You are the dark, looming sky That strikes fear into …
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  2. Querida hermanita (Dear Little Sister)

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    April 27, 2011 by Kristina McDonald

    Querida hermanita, tu cabello es tan brillante como las estrellas. Tus manos son tan suaves como las plumas de los …
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  3. Get Your Poem a Day YOUR Way

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    March 24, 2011 by Kristina McDonald

    April is just around the corner and WITS is ready to celebrate National Poetry Month with our annual A Poem …
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  4. Where Are We Now: Kristina McDonald

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    August 30, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    I have had nearly 9,000 lunches in my lifetime. Some have been out of a paper bag or a Star …
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  5. Advice from a Nest

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    August 16, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Always stay strong for the younger ones Don’t crack your twigs when everyone’s asleep Don’t fall apart when no one …
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  6. I See Beautiful Leaves and a Flying Bird

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    August 13, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Going to the bright sun. Their ideas are blank With the background orange. All they can think of Is words, …
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  7. Speak

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    August 12, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Once I spoke the language of dogs. Once I understood their happy barks. Once I smiled a dog’s smile. Once …
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  8. When I Become An Artist

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    August 11, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    When I become an artist I will paint pictures of hot Houston summers The days of construction and the banging …
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  9. Toes

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    August 9, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Being down here, we don’t see much. We’re always covered and hidden by socks and shoes, as if we’re too …
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  10. WITS is Hiring Creative Writing Teachers

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    July 12, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Writers in the Schools (WITS) is looking for writers and educators who can teach the joy of creative writing to …
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  11. Top Posts for May 2010

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    June 1, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Ode to Poetry Skateboarding The Color Pink by Sarah Ode to Summer Spiral Poem Ode to Chocolate I am a …
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  12. New Life

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    May 24, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    I strolled across the ocean, where I waited for new life to rise above the horizon. By Felicia, 7th grade

  13. He Drinks Water Yellow, She Has Hair Yellow

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    May 21, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    My shoes are yellow. The animals are yellow. The grass is yellow. I love my brother because he helps me …
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  14. Menil Reading Tonight at 7:00 PM

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    May 20, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    Writers in the Schools and The Menil Collection will present The Watchful Eye, a reading in response to the Torres-Garcia …
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  15. Down the Street

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    May 19, 2010 by Kristina McDonald

    The old man turns to edge the grass, throwing grass in every direction. But the grass that goes uncut grows …
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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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