How do we work?

Once every few weeks a new topic will be displayed on the blog. Young people, ages 5 - 96, will submit their responses. Student writing will be posted as it is received. Know someone that would love to contribute? Pass the word.

Blog #14 Topic Choices:
Write about a place or an aspect of New Orleans that has influenced you OR use the words "Escaping the heat/to get out of the heat..." of New Orleans.

Submission Logistics: Submissions should be in response to the blog topic. Poetry and prose, up to 500 words in length, should be emailed as a Microsoft Word attachment. Emails should include author’s first name, age, and School.

Submissions can be sent to: youngneworleanswritingtogether@gmail.com
Submission due date: May 31st, 2012 @ 5pm

Friday, February 11, 2011

Janae - I am New Orleans

I was born the Rebirth Band of Tremé

I gave New Orleans a new sunshine. A new Day

The Steamboats rolling down the Mississippi blew a revived new whistle embracing me into a new place i called home

I knew from that moment, I would never be alone

Im like the French Quarters, I have a different quality and an exquisite style

I make your every trip worthwhile

The diverse culture made me who I am today

Spicy as Tabasco and as sweet as a fluffy Beignet.

Katrina gave this city a new beginning in 05'

A new chance. Another way to thrive.


Coming back home to jazz singers and second lines

Celebrating the New City, that I once again called mine.

I am the party on Bourbon when I walk into your presence 

I am the connection of the Crescent. I am a true blessing.

Nothing else can compare to me. I am more than what the eye meets.

I am more than what the mind can imagine. I am a Saint.

HI, Im New Orleans

- Janae, age 14
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