As of January 1, 2016, Gapers Block has ceased publication. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions over the past 12-plus years. ✶
Sunday, December 8
Joe Becker is a middle school teacher and hip hop artist trying to inspire his students to overcome adversity in their homes, neighborhoods and school.