Matthew E. Goldsmith will be signing copies of his poetry collection, “Dreams of Bacon,” from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Clinton Book Shop. He will be signing alongside Frank Caruso, who illustrated a book, “Outlaw Pete,” written by Bruce Springsteen. The bookstore is holding the event in commemoration of Dickens’ Days and … Continue reading Voorhees High School senior to sign poetry collection (via MyCentralJersey)
Additional Info A piece from the perspective of a confused young man who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Video by Wondercamp.co, Poet: Eric Ferrer-Vaughn. Information courtesy, YouTube
In 1968, Bill Knott published his first book, “The Naomi Poems,” under a posthumous pseudonym (Saint Geraud, 1940-1966). In real life, he died at 74 only this past March of complications from heart surgery after retiring from Emerson College, where he had been a popular teacher for 25 years. For the last couple of years, … Continue reading A Poetry Reading And Tribute To The Late, Unforgettable Bill Knott (via The Artery)
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Chattanooga poet Christian J. Collier has been announced as one of the winners of the Loft Spoken Word Immersion Fellowship. He is one of four winners who were selected from around the nation. The honor will allow Mr. Collier to travel to several parts of the country in 2015 to perform as well as launch … Continue reading Chattanooga Poet Christian J. Collier Wins Spoken Word Fellowship (via Chattanoogan)
Additional Info Really Real has brought yet another inspirational message for today's generation talking about how growing up he had to fight against adversity, insecurity, doubt, and being labeled as having a Learning Deficiency by educators. However, he speaks on how he overcame the odds discovering who he is and denouncing the diagnoses of having … Continue reading (Video) Really Real | Live to Tell
As a poet and essayist, Tony Hoagland is a playful - but thoughtful - provocateur. The titles he chose for his last two poetry collections? "Unincorporated Persons in the Late Honda Dynasty" and the deliciously droll "What Narcissism Means to Me." Poets can be funny. It's true. But protecting Hoagland's funny bone requires intellectual muscle. … Continue reading Can poetry save America? Houston poet makes the case (via HoustonChron)
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Why would teens go to the library to read poetry when they can easily be on Facebook, clicking away at their notifications? Why would teens read, or even write poetry, when they could be liking photos on Instagram or watching music videos on YouTube? Why would, and why should, youth treat poetry as relevant? As … Continue reading How Poetry Gave Me a Voice (via Huffington Post)
Additional Info Buy this poem and more work from Rachel and other viral poets in VIRAL, an eBook anthology by Button Poetry: http://buttonpoetry.com/product/viral-pre-order/ Like the poem? "Like" Rachel on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/rachelrostad Rachel Rostad of Macalester College, performing on finals stage at the 2013 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Check out more of Rachel, and some … Continue reading (Video) Rachel Rostad | To JK Rowling, from Cho Chang
