Andrew White, 18, who was recently appointed as the City of HoustonÃ©¢Ã©Ã©´s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, sits in the hallway at the High School for the Performing and Visual arts Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Houston. White will represent the city as the Youth Poet Laureate for the next year and will also get a book deal and a mentorship from Houston Poet Laureate Dr. Robin Davidson. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff / © 2015  Houston Chronicle