Author Archives: WITS Houston

  1. Last Chance to Slam!

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    May 3, 2013 by WITS Houston

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    Calling all teen poets and writers! Join us for the Pluto Wild-card Slam. This Saturday is your last chance to …
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  2. Art Opening to Support WITS Saturday 2-4 p.m.

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    April 10, 2013 by WITS Houston

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    John Palmer Art selected Writers in the Schools (WITS) to be its Charity of the Year for 2013. On Saturday, …
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  3. Houston Kids, It’s the Space City Season of Slam!

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    March 11, 2013 by WITS Houston

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    March 22 (Fri) Mercury Slam @ Hope Stone Studio (1210 West Clay) 7-9pm April 6 (Sat) Mars Slam @ HPL …
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  4. You Could be the First Houston Poet Laureate

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    February 27, 2013 by WITS Houston

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    The Houston Public Library and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the newly-established HOUSTON POET LAUREATE …
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  5. Andrew Porter Reads Tonight at Brazos

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    September 12, 2012 by WITS Houston

    Former WITS writer Andrew Porter will read from his new novel, In Between Days, at Brazos Bookstore tonight at 7 …
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  6. Does Your School Have

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    August 27, 2012 by WITS Houston

    ? We offer programs all over the city–ask your school today about Writers in the Schools!

  7. Meet Merna Hecht

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    August 24, 2012 by WITS Houston

    Merna Hecht, an amazing educator, poet, essayist, and storyteller, will visit WITS Houston this weekend for the annual Writer Orientation. …
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  8. The Serbian Express 5

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    August 23, 2012 by WITS Houston

    I just got back from working with Creative Writing Workshops in Northern  Serbia, even on the Hungarian border.  I was …
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  9. The Serbian Express 4

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    August 21, 2012 by WITS Houston

    So tonight we wrote the invitations to the closing party of the Belgrade American Corners Creative Writing Workshop. They were …
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  10. Serbian Express 3: The Power of Pizza

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    August 17, 2012 by WITS Houston

    This was the second day of the Belgrade Creative Writing Camp and it was amazing. Last night, this guy brought …
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  11. Serbian Express 2

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    August 16, 2012 by WITS Houston

    Today I am writing from beautiful downtown Belgrade. After an adventurous flight in an almost empty plane headed for London …
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  12. A New WITS Mission Abroad

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    August 15, 2012 by WITS Houston

    The Serbian Express  Did you miss the Macedonian Express last summer?  Are you ready for more reporting from the Beautiful …
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  13. 5 Poems Using Personification

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    July 16, 2012 by WITS Houston

    Personification–giving human characteristics to nonhuman things– is fun, especially for children who enjoy exercising their imaginations. For young children an …
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  14. Scenes from Summer Camp

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    June 21, 2012 by WITS Houston

    The Creative Writing Camp is at the half-way point.  Field trips this year are to Rice University, the Menil Collection, …
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  15. 5 Silly Stories to Make You Giggle

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    June 12, 2012 by WITS Houston

    Most WITS students discover that writing can be a lot of fun. Check out these stories and poems for a …
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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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