Three Words Away a Poem Awaits
Teacher Joanna Fox writes about her experience using typewriters to excite her poetry students and to engage them in generative writing and the power of language.
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JIBSERIA: A Garden Mythology
A school garden becomes the inspiration for a writing project that combines myth-making and art. Winner of the 2020 Bechtel Prize for an innovative classroom project.
2020 Bechtel Prize
For an Innovative Creative Writing Classroom Project The submission deadline for the 2020 Bechtel Prize has been extended to January 31, 2020! Teachers & Writers Collaborative is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Bechtel Prize in support of literary arts education. In keeping with the tradition of the award but with an updated focus, this…
At First, the Ground Shakes
by Emily James Author and St. John’s University professor Gabriel Brownstein selected Emily James’ essay, “At First, the Ground Shakes,” to receive the 2019 Bechtel Prize. Teachers & Writers Collaborative awards the Bechtel Prize to the author of an exemplary essay that explores themes related to creative writing, arts education, and/or the imagination. James’ essay is…
Poetry as a Mirror
2018 Runner-up of the Bechtel Prize By Glenis Redmond Author and T&W Board member Tayari Jones selected Glenis Redmond’s essay, “Poetry as a Mirror,” as the runner-up for the 2018 Bechtel Prize. Teachers & Writers Collaborative awards the annual Bechtel Prize to the author of an essay that explores themes related to creative writing, arts education,…
The Ball Turned into Poetry: A Conversation with Glenis Redmond
By M.L. Thompson For some of us, the moment we saw ourselves in an empowering way was a Disney character, or maybe some fleeting instance we never engaged again. For Glenis Redmond, the moment was Yolanda Walker performing “1,968 Winters” at a school assembly. Redmond meditates and explores this performance in her essay, “Poetry As…
Words, Images and Music: How We Enter
2018 Winner of the Bechtel Prize By Julie Landsman Author and T&W Board member Tayari Jones selected Julie Landsman’s essay “Words, Images, and Music: How We Enter” as the 2018 Bechtel Prize winner. Teachers & Writers Collaborative awards the annual Bechtel Prize to the author of an essay that explores themes related to creative writing,…
Dear Mr. Doctorow
2017 Runner-up of the Bechtel Prize By Eileen Sutton Author Garth Greenwell selected Eileen Sutton’s “Dear Mr. Doctorow” as the runner-up for the 2017 Bechtel Prize. Teachers & Writers Collaborative awards the Bechtel Prize to the author of an exemplary essay that explores themes related to creative writing, arts education, and/or the imagination. Greenwell said, “This…
I Hate Writing: On the Necessity of Being Vulnerable
2017 Winner of the Bechtel Prize By M.K. Rainey Author Garth Greenwell selected M.K. Rainey’s essay, “I Hate Writing: On the Necessity of Being Vulnerable,” as the recipient of the 2017 Bechtel Prize. Teachers & Writers Collaborative awards the Bechtel Prize to the author of an exemplary essay that explores themes related to creative writing,…
Inside Words: How to Teach Writing in Prison
2013 Winner of the Bechtel Prize By Chris Belden “I died in 1960 from a prison sentence and poetry brought me back to life.” –Etheridge Knight If only they were allowed to use companies that offer the services of a fast essay typer. Maybe it would be a lot easier to write an essay. But…