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Seven young Brockport poets to be published in book (via Democrat & Chronicle)
Poems written by seven Brockport Hill School students were selected for publication in a national poetry collection by the American Library of Poetry. Audrey Archer, Caleb Christiansen, Eileena Frey, Emma Hopsicker, Josh Sidebotham, Lillian LaShomb and Olivia Caleb wrote the winning poems in fourth grade last year, with assistance by teachers Natalie McCue, Julie Wilson … Continue reading Seven young Brockport poets to be published in book (via Democrat & Chronicle)
(Video) Nego True | Hunger
Additional Info To begin the New Year and celebrate the launch of my book I've decided to debut 2 new audio's. This first one is entitled 'Hunger' and it comes from my Debut book ' When Words Speak', which is available worldwide at http://www.NegoTrue.com The second song can be found on my soundcloud http://www.soundcloud.com/NegoTrue Information courtesy, YouTube
Your Voice: Joseph Green – Spoken Word Helps Youth Develop and Contribute | (via Youth Today)
The Your Voice section of The Poet's List showcases articles and blog posts written by poets. These pieces may or not be about poetry. Most often, they are on topics with which the poet finds passion. You can find more of these posts, here: Your Voice. By Joseph Green Typically, when I am asked, “Why is … Continue reading Your Voice: Joseph Green – Spoken Word Helps Youth Develop and Contribute | (via Youth Today)
Francisco Alarcon, Whose Poetry Explored Chicano Life In The U.S., Dies (via NPR)
Francisco Alarcon was an important Mexican-American poet who influenced generations of Chicano writers, including the current U.S. poet laureate. Alarcon died of cancer last week. -- ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: We're going to remember a poet now - a man who melded activism and art - Francisco Alarcon was a Mexican-American writer who used simple language … Continue reading Francisco Alarcon, Whose Poetry Explored Chicano Life In The U.S., Dies (via NPR)
(Video) Falu | Barack Obama Says to Dr. King
Additional Info Falú, as part of Taylor & Marie-Elizabeth Mali's "Page Meets Stage Series," performs "Barack Obama Says to Dr. King"" on a stage shared with Jeff Friedman. May 18, 2011. The Bowery Poetry Club, New York Information courtesy, YouTube
And then there were five: Poetry Now shortlist announced (via Irish Times)
Winner to be announced on March 12, 2016. The shortlist for this year’s Irish Times Poetry Now Award has been announced. The competition recognises the best collection by an Irish poet in the previous year. Five poets have been included on the shortlist. The winner of the €2,000 prize will be announced at this year’s Poetry Now … Continue reading And then there were five: Poetry Now shortlist announced (via Irish Times)
(Video) Jolade | The Premature Dad
Additional Info A very old piece. Had to put it out. Flaws and all. This video contains the combined experiences of self and friends that grew up with single parents or families that were estranged. Don't let your kids raise themselves. It's their first time living too. Written/Performed/Edited/Directed by: (@thejolade) Pianist/Producer: Patrick 'PJ' Garette (@myselfPJ) … Continue reading (Video) Jolade | The Premature Dad
Celebrating the “Pleasures of Poetry” at MIT (via MIT News)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology The roots of MIT's literary and arts traditions can be traced back to the earliest years of the Institute's history. The initial MIT course catalogue of 1865 offered classes in English and other modern languages; the Banjo Club and the first Tech Orchestra were formed in 1884; MIT's Dramashop launched with … Continue reading Celebrating the “Pleasures of Poetry” at MIT (via MIT News)
(Video) Aja Monet | The First Time
Additional Info Subscribe to Button! New video daily: http://bit.ly/buttonpoetry Performing as the feature on finals stage at the 2015 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Follow Button on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/SG5Xm0 About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. Information courtesy, YouTube