Poets & Writers in the HOU!

@thepoetmendez, Lupe Mendez, Literary Outreach Coord. for @poetswritersinc for Houston. PW is dedicated to supporting local literary arts!

[Poets & Writers in the HOU! @houstonpworg]

Our job is to serve the literary community in Houston, New Orleans & Detroit- helping connect Lit groups and writers to @poetswritersinc resources while shining a spotlight on the poetic work being created. #LitFunding #WritingInHouston #LiteraryOutreachCoord

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In this three-session workshop series, you’ll learn how to identify markets that are right for your work, how to grab get an agent’s attention, and more. Starts March 8; apply now.

https://t.co/MNYUJLDgjV

[Lupe Mendez @thepoetmendez]

Ooos- I was in a rush and totally botched it S/O to @AFalomo for his debut collection!!!

[Lupe Mendez @thepoetmendez]

Shoutout to @arianathepoet, @joshuanguyen03, @EstanislaoPoet, @Tamara_Alqaisi_ , @Icess and @wanpoetry - it is good to sing your praises.

[🇮🇶تمورة عسفورة @Tamara_Alqaisi_]

Thank you @thepoetmendez for all you’ve done for Houston and P&W!! To see me in this is a dream come true!! ❤️❤️

[Ayokunle Falomo @mrAFalomo]

We appreciate you for all the work you do @thepoetmendez 🙌🏾

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@josericoyanez Houston

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A Thank You Note:

Ending my time as the LOC for #HOU on a high note - here is a final blog.

@poetswritersinc will pause #UnitedStatesOfWriting, but don’t worry- it will be back.

For now a S/O to @Detroitpworg and @nolapworg - I am proud of us.

https://t.co/r4erL6HZXV

[Poets & Writers in the HOU! @houstonpworg]

@AFalomo @HouPoetLaureate @outspokenbean @houstonlibrary @houston_moca @NPAirwaves @HPMEducation @HouNaNo @HISD_ELA @LiterallyLitEP @HISD_Curric @VisitHouston NOOOOOOOOOOO

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Hey everybody!!!

In less than 30 minutes!! @HouPoetLaureate @outspokenbean interviews #JasonReynolds!!

Part of @houstonlibrary’s Summer Spotlight Series!!

https://t.co/2la6JECb5q

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This is also a form of writing!!

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Super excited to support #HOU POET, @arianathepoet’s bookcover reveal!! WE ARE OWED explores Black relationality & history in Mexican & Mex Am spaces, using personal experiences from the poet’s life.

Pre-order here: https://t.co/QjcXzuGTCV

Cover artist: https://t.co/x09Qoig1MP

[Poets & Writers in the HOU! @houstonpworg]

#BreakingNews-

#Congrats to Houston poet @Tamara_Alqaisi_! Her poetry book “The Raven, The Bayou, and The Willow” has just been picked up by @FlowerSongPress!

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@EstanislaoPoet @AliceJamesBooks #Unidos!!

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LOOK AT THIS HOUSTON POET!! Making waves all day!!

Congrats to @EstanislaoPoet and his debut collection WE BORROWED GENTLENESS, forthcoming from @AliceJamesBooks in OCT. 2022!!

Check the tweet for more info.

[Alice James Books @AliceJamesBooks]

We're pleased to welcome to @EstanislaoPoet to the press, whose debut collection, WE BORROWED GENTLENESS, is forthcoming from AJB in October 2022! Visit https://t.co/b01mS7DlVj to learn more about J. & preorder a copy of the book✨ #alicejamesbooks #booksthatmatter

[J. Estanislao Lopez @EstanislaoPoet]

@houstonpworg @AliceJamesBooks Thank you for supporting!!! 💫🌟

[Poets & Writers in the HOU! @houstonpworg]

#PayAttention

@livelifedeep is partnering with @harriscountypl to present a series of 3 workshops exploring #MythMaking! Sign up!!

Link here: https://t.co/U5eFTzoBcQ

[Poets & Writers in the HOU! @houstonpworg]

@OmerButWorse are you sure? Cuz I am tired.

[machete de mango. 🍉 @adriphase]

hello all here is a relatively long poem I performed today and would like to share with you

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Please make sure you have signed up for this LAST writing workshop hosted by poets @OmerButWorse and @adriphase! TODAY- 6-7:30p

Register here:

https://t.co/Pt7pRIWaGs

[Lupe Mendez @thepoetmendez]

#TeachersAsWriters
I’m hosting a class w/ @InprintHouston!

“Blackouts + Docupoetry”

This class focuses on technique used to create & explore “Blackout”  poetry and the concept of “Docupoetry,” using documents to draw out new poems. TEACHERS ONLY.

https://t.co/OZamYJmayT