The Writers in the Schools Student Chapbook is a collection of work by public high school students in Portland, Parkrose, Gresham, and Woodburn school districts. Since 1996, Literary Arts has hired local professional writers to teach in depth creative writing residencies that culminate in public readings, celebrations, and the chance to be published in this very book. In the 2022-23 school year, over 1,400 students participated in these workshops, creating stunning works of poetry, memoir, fiction, and journalism. As always, we are immensely grateful to every student who shared their space, their words, and their story with us. Your voices matter.
