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Are You Houston’s Next Poet Laureate?

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson announce that the City of Houston is seeking its next Poet Laureate. The Houston Poet Laureate Program celebrates Houston’s rich culture and diversity by creating excitement about poetry through outreach, programs, teaching and written work.... Read More...

First Lady Michelle Obama’s last speech as First Lady makes us incredibly teary-eyed!

The year 2017 is already starting off great, but it is also the final year of Obama’s stay in the White House. Eight years seems like a long time, but in reality, it isn’t. Last night, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a heartfelt speech to the children of immigrants. The event aimed at honoring 2017 School Counselor of the Year, which takes place exactly two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.... Read More...