Student Work

Something Ain’t Right

"It was like 6:00 in the morning. I woke up out of my sleep feeling kind of weird. It seemed to be so beautiful outside but something just didn't feel right."

by Ranika, Grade 10,

Something Ain't Right

History and Me

"Old and new English are at war in my throat; it’s a cold pressure in my head, and an embarrassing nausea in my chest."

by Corazon, Grade 11,

History Between These Folds

Finding Myself in Desire and History

"I was born and raised in New Orleans. This is my city. I love my city."

by Raheem, Grade 11,

History Between These Folds

Dear New Orleans

"I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve only had a chance to live it to a minimum."

by Paris, Grade 11,

History Between These Folds

Louisiana

"Awesome gumbo at the French Market
Never stop the jam for the Mardi Gras parade
Amazing prizes at the Zulu parade"

by Jonea, Grade 3,

Is It Tasty, Does It Go to Your Soul?: Five Years of the Pizza Poetry Project

Roaches Got To Go!!!!

"You step on them, you flush them
But let me tell you about them 9th Ward roaches
They big and scary
They look like a blackberry"

by Brandon, Grade 5,

Is It Tasty, Does It Go to Your Soul?: Five Years of the Pizza Poetry Project

This student work was all created at 826 New Orleans.