A Poem Inspired by Ryler Dustin’s “Allie” Big brother, you’re missed. Missed like when you missed the bus on the first day of school, and mom had to drive you there. Missed like when you made me go away from your room when you had your friend come over. You’re missed when you’re mad and [...]
Here’s the latest news from Public Poetry, winner of the Best Reading Series 2011 from the Houston Press. Don’t miss this free event on February 4th featuring several former Writers in the Schools (WITS) teachers! Did you ever think you’d hear a local TV news anchor read poetry? Well, that’s what will happen at Park Place Regional [...]
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Wake Up Dinosaur Robot Find a Poem Yellow My Name My Epic Hero I Am Like a Flower Write a Poem for Barack Obama Skateboard The Sound of the Trumpet The Puppy Who Finally Found a Home Why I Hate Homework
Cider Press Review just published former Writers in the Schools (WITS) writer Landon Godfrey’s first book of poems Second-Skin Rhinestone-Spangled Nude Soufflé Chiffon Gown. David St. John selected her manuscript for the Cider Press Review’s book award in 2009. If you’re interested in buying the book, you can find it at the Cider Press bookstore as well as book [...]
Eat like a champ Take a shower when you smell Quit acting like a dumb kid Don’t bother your mom Don’t bother your sister Stay in school By Tucker, 7th grade
Picture this: Having your ideas take shape among the rolling hills and sprawling trees that make up the historic campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Even better, imagine winning a scholarship to send you there! The Kenyon Review invites high-school students ages 16-18 to an intensive 2-week writing workshop as part of its Young Writers Program [...]
When will it be my turn? When will I have the last supper with the rest of my family and loved ones? When will I have to face my enemies and tell them, “I am ready to die and give myself to the world.” When will I take a stand? When will I realize that [...]
Over there, water Fountains for black people Over there, water Fountains for white people. Screaming people Arguing, raising fists Putting up bad signs “Negro Stay Out” Hauling people Away in trucks Sending them to jail Hurting people Little kids walking on old Burned down houses Running for their lives People writing VOTE By Diego, 2nd [...]
(inspired by Anis Mojgani’s “Direct Orders”) Wake up like there’s no tomorrow Wake up like you’ve had a bad dream Wake up like there’s a tiger racing after you Wake up like the sky is falling Wake up like your house is on fire Wake up like you’re being chased down the street Wake up [...]
Three Writers in the Schools (WITS) students at Helms Elementary (HISD) will have their winning poems published in the Young Writers of America Annual Students Anthology! Congratulations to 3rd graders Joshua Martinez, Bella Corona, and Emily De Leon, who are students in Ms. Jennifer Martinez’s class and work weekly with Writers in the Schools (WITS) [...]
When I walk down my street I hear pit bulls barking and it scares me I see teenagers hanging out on the corner and it scares me Everyone knows my grandma so they leave me alone She says just mind my own business and keep walking. By Shantee, 3rd grade
Writers in the Schools (WITS) congratulates poet Sonia Sanchez, recently named the new poet laureate of Philadelphia. Mayor Michael Nutter awarded the 77-year-old poet this honor for her work as a poet, teacher, and activist. She currently lives in West Philadelphia and acts as the poet in residence at Temple University where she is a [...]
It’s me over here take a look I’m not the pretty one I’m not the smart one It’s me right here ready to stand tall, ready to make a difference By Katy, 9th grade
Wishing you love, peace, and blankets, Your friends at Writers in the Schools
Light the glittering candles Chant the ancient prayers Spin the colorful dreidels Eat the crunchy latkes Sing a holiday song Remember a Jewish miracle Tear open a hundred gifts! By Sam
