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

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Liza - Down in New Orleans...

Down in New Orleans
Where I was born
Listenin’ to the marching band blow their horn
Now Mardi Gras’ over, it’s time to morn
No more beads, my heart is torn
Too many king cakes my stomach is worn
Next year will be even better, so I’ve sworn

Liza, age 16