WITS 2026 Gala

Join us for the 2026 WITS Gala, "The Case of the Missing Couplet," at the Revaire on November 19, 2026.

This year's theme captures the unstoppably determined and creative spirit of the kid detectives we grew up with. We cannot wait to include you in this evening of mystery, built around the creative work of WITS students! There is so much to discover, and we hope you will join us on the case.

Proceeds from the event will support WITS' mission to unlock the joy and power of storytelling and creative expression.

We are thrilled to honor Ané Ebie Mouton and The Caring Crayon Project for their remarkable dedication and championship of WITS and creative writing.

Lindsay & Bart Fehr and Leslie & Issa Kamara will serve as our co-chairs!

Host Committee

Kalinda Campbell
Kara Cook-Schultz
Kate Dearing Fowler
Suzie & Paul Haines
Alecia Harris
Ashton & Jonas Martini
Misty Matin
Laura & Michael Pipkin
Megan Prout
Dr. Mirwat Sami
Drs. Shreya & Sunil Sheth
Lindsey Riddle Shotwell
Amelia & Trey Tomjanovich
Mitra & Joshua Woody

Meet the Honorees:

COMING SOON

Meet the Co-Chairs: Lindsay & Bart Fehr!

Lindsay and Bart Fehr are native Texans and have called Houston home for over two decades. Together they are raising four children, ages 9 to 12, and know firsthand how much a love of reading and self-expression can shape a child's confidence and growth. Lindsay is a dedicated stay-at-home mom who keeps the family's busy schedule running, and Bart is a nonprofit attorney. The Fehr family enjoys traveling and spending time in the outdoors together.

Why They Support WITS:

Every child deserves to discover that their voice matters and that their story is worth telling. As parents, we've seen up close how differently kids learn and express themselves-and how transformative it is when a child finds the right way in. WITS meets students where they are and gives them tools for creative literacy that last a lifetime. We're honored to contribute to an organization so deeply invested in the potential of Houston's young writers.

Meet the Co-Chairs: Leslie & Issa Kamara!

 COMING SOON

Meet the Mystery Cast: COMING SOON

Writers in the Schools invites your student(s) to participate in a collaborative writing project. Through this self-guided character creation activity, students will invent an original character for our community-written mystery story, "The Case of the Missing Couplet."

To download the character creation packet, please follow this link.

Ten student-created characters will be selected and woven into the final mystery, which will premiere during WITS' annual benefit gala in November. At the event, community leaders and supporters will work together to solve the mystery while celebrating and supporting young writers across Houston.

Submissions are due for consideration by July 15, 2026. Visit the project site to get started!

Feel free to share this opportunity with other families, guardians, and educators. We look forward to seeing the imaginative characters our young writers create!

Learn More!

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