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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Haley - NOLA Myths

“Oh, so you live in New Orleans? You must be crazy!”

It’s common for one to associate a New Orleanian with Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, and
extensive crime.

Let’s be realistic:

1. No, I don’t go out to Bourbon Street during the week let alone on the weekends.
2. The French Quarter is an awesome/cultural place to be but most people spend their time in
their own area.
3. No, I don’t have to freak out every time I walk outside my house worrying that I will get shot.

New Orleans is one of the most soulful, heartfelt cities there is. There really isn’t anything like it.

“New Orleans: proud to call it home!”

Haley, age 15


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