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Current News and Media

Check out where WITS Houston has been featured in the news. 

 

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Sep 20, 2024

SCDC supports WITS to inspire Houston's youth through literacy

As the school year progresses, classrooms across Houston are filled with creativity, thanks to a dynamic partnership between teachers and professional writers.

Sep 20, 2024

Houston Teens Drop Poetic Punches — These Champions Use TikTok Trends and Beyoncé to Tackle Climate Change, Fast Fashion & More

Having secured their second consecutive win at an international youth poetry competition, Houston’s Meta4 poetry team is already eyeing a three-peat. These talented young storytellers, known for their powerful performances, will take the stage at POST Houston next Saturday, September 28.

Aug 14, 2024

Houston youth poets win back-to-back championships at international poetry slam

Houston, Texas (KTRK) -- Months of preparation and dedication paid off for Meta4 Houston!

The youth poetry team won the prestigious Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam for the second time in a row.

Aug 13, 2024

For the Second Consecutive Year, Houston Youth Grab Gold at 'Brave New Voices' Competition

POETRY CONTINUES TO be one of Houston’s most celebrated cultural exports, especially when it is brought to life onstage, with considerable theatrical flair, by the city’s premier youth poetry team, Meta4 Houston.

Jul 26, 2024

Meta4 Houston wins national youth poetry slam for the second year in a row

Houston’s youth poetry team, Meta4 Houston, was named champion of the 2024 Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam, held July 17-20, 2024 in Washington D.C.

Sep 15, 2023

Houston Arts Journal: Writers in the Schools welcomes Giuseppe Taurino as new Executive Director

The long-running literary and education nonprofit Writers in the Schools recently announced writer, educator, and arts leader Giuseppe Taurino as its new Executive Director. Taurino began his role on September 1, 2023.

Jul 13, 2023

You’re invited to support Writers in the Schools young poets as they prepare for international competition

The Meta4 Houston team is the face of Houston’s youth poetry scene. Teens who make the team must compete in preliminary slams and score in the top six at the Space City Grand Slam (held in April).

Jul 9, 2023

104.1 KRBE “Around Houston”

Christina Mackey recently provided Maureen Cooper, host of 104.1 KRBE “Around Houston,” an update about what is happening with Writers in the Schools this summer. Take a listen here!

Jul 1, 2023

Buzz Kidz: The Fun of the Forest

Pen to Paper (Page 52): Fourth grader Violet Powers wrote this piece in the WITS program at her school.

May 25, 2023

The Buzz: Inspiring Young Writers

Supporters of Writers in the Schools (WITS) celebrated 40 years of encouraging a love of reading and writing at Chapter 40: An Odyssey of Impact gala. Liz and Steven Bender (pictured) chaired the event at the Junior League of Houston that honored Phillip Lopate who founded WITS in 1983.

May 24, 2023

Glasscock School kicking off summer with bevy of educational programs for teachers and students

A wide variety of student programs will also be available this summer, including Creative Writing Camp

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