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 [...]
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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Registration for the 2012 Summer Creative Writing Workshops is now open. Our program, named the Best Summer Program for Kids by the Houston Press, is produced through a collaboration between WITS and Rice University. This year we will have locations conveniently located throughout Houston. Click here to register online.
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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
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards For the last 40 years the Coretta Scott King Awards have been given to African American authors and illustrators for their outstanding contributions to children’s literature. The books chosen promote understanding among races and uphold the American Dream. The Awards commemorate the work of Dr. [...]
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Exhibition of artwork and writing from the Artbound! and Writers in the Schools (WITS) residencies at Wharton Elementary Writers in the Schools and Art League Houston have partnered to present WhARTon NARraTives, an exhibition of over sixty pieces of artwork and writing by second and third grade students from the Wharton Elementary School who have [...]
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 [...]
(inspired by Joe Brainard’s book-length poem I Remember) I remember when we ate black-eyed peas for good luck but then we had bad luck because our dog died I remember when it got so cold we had to wear mittens and then the next week we wore flip flops because it was 75 degrees I [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
Schools across the nation are signing up for Digital Learning Day, a national campaign that celebrates innovation in the classrooms on February 1st. On this day, administrators, teachers, parents, and students everywhere will unite to discuss the ways in which technology has revolutionized the curriculum and exchange ideas on how to improve computer literacy. Started [...]
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) [...]
