Excerpts from T&W groups
Fatimah Asghar shares her thoughts on the transformative power of spoken-word poetry in the work that she does with Young Chicago Authors.
Fall overview
By Delicia and Nysha (9th Grade)
What's in store for T&W
New York City high school student reads a poem written in response to Larry Bradley.
A conversation with seventh-grader Ethan.
Second-grader Adelle talks about her poetry, dreams, and imagination.
A response to “Barber” by Larry Bradley
CPitS celebrates the long history of one of the oldest and largest literary arts education programs in the US.
A poem by Aracelis Girmay.
Arnold offers ideas for exploring literary point of view through studying the Egyptian pyramids.
By Latonya
Sarah Porter brings sarcasm to sixth-graders
An invitation.
By Roman (Junior High School)
Looking into the spring issue.
By Crystal (4th Grade)
by Jack (5th grade)
Hudson Cliffs School, Manhattan
A delightful book-length poem that spreads the wonder and joy that is New York.
A seventh grader's poetry and process.
By Nyrobi (7th Grade)
Winter 2014-2015