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

Monday, April 2, 2012

Katie - NOLA Greetings

A simple greeting in New Orleans turns into an anthem. “Who Dat!” This is our anthem. Every person in NOLA or from NOLA is required to say it at least once a week. However, most people say it every day of their lives without even realizing. “Who Dat!” is more than just a greeting; it is our call of celebration, friendship, worship, and love. The greatest moment in a New Orleanian’s life is when they are in the Superdome with thousands of people screaming this phrase. Those people become your closest friends and a sense of joy and pride sweep over you. It gives me the chills every time. So, “Who Dat!”

Katie, age 16
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