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 is an announcement from our friends at HoustonPBS about the 2012 PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest: Calling Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Authors and Artists to enter the 2012 PBS KIDS GO! Writing Contest! Children write and illustrate their own stories and enter for a chance to win great prizes at both the local and [...]
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 [...]
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
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
Dance like your feet want Dance like the color red Dance like a summer night Dance like hot sauce Dance like you love yourself Dance like your hair’s on fire Dance like there’s no tomorrow Dance like there is a tomorrow and you’ll see me by Ebony, 16
Listen now, Listen to the wind whistling by the window, Listen to the T.V.’s muffled talking swinging out my mom’s room, Listen to the water dripping in the bathroom sink– how quietly it drips, Listen, every now and then the door softly shakes. How annoying that gets. By Javon, 3rd grade
If there is a cat on your head scream If there is a feather in your spaghetti laugh If there are ants in your pants freak out If there is love in your heart pass it on. By Johana, 4th grade
The good news is that my mom bought me new boots, but the bad news is that they didn’t fit me. The good news is that the sun came out, but the bad news is that they didn’t let me go outside. The good news is that my dad has a pretty wallet, but the [...]
2012 Children’s Contest Rules Subject = Adventure The final deadline for entries is March 31, 2012. Children are encouraged to submit their work to Houston-Texas-Online as soon as possible. They will receive 10 extra points if they submit their work prior to December 31, 2011. These extra points will count toward the final judging. Entries will be displayed on [...]
Stand up straight and hold your spot in years. Rain will nourish you. Drink water and soil. Be as huge as you can. Don’t fall down during strong winds and break your long, thin branches. Grow as tall as you can. Be healthy and strong as a house. You are shelter for animals. You can’t [...]
