Shoreline students celebrated in Writers in the Classroom event

Matthew Edwards and teacher Rachel Kessler
at WITS 2011 readings 

This Tuesday, September 23, the Shoreline Schools community is invited to the Seattle Arts and Lectures’ Writers in the Schools Anthology Reading and Celebration.

The Writers in the Schools Program (WITS) places professional local writers in public schools to develop writing skills and spark inspiration. Since 1994, the WITS program in the Seattle area has been helping students discover their own authentic voices. Featuring creative writing by students in last year’s program, this reading by 50 young authors will move the audience to tears, laughter, awe and wild applause.

This year’s anthology includes writing by Cascade Community School K-8 students Mikayla Friend, Spencer Hinds, and Olivia McGuire; and Shorewood High School student Ana Barnes.

The readings will take place in the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, beginning at 7pm on September 23. The events are free and open to the public. The young authors will sign copies of the anthology, and a reception will follow, with sweets donated by Cupcake Royale.