Jaylene Clark Owens Brings Her Powerful Poetry to Children’s Literature

Jaylene Clark Owens Brings Her Powerful Poetry to Children’s Literature

Big things are on the horizon for Jaylene Clark Owens, the award-winning poet, actress, and performer whose words have inspired millions. Best known for her viral spoken word poem “A Black Girl and Her Braids,” Jaylene is now turning that powerful piece into her very first children’s picture book, set to be published by Penguin Random House in January 2026. A Story That Started with a Poem What began as a spoken word performance celebrating … Continued

Typewriter Poetry Event Experience: A Unique Interactive Program for Your Next Event

Looking for a truly original event idea that sparks creativity and leaves a lasting impression? The Typewriter Poetry event experience, presented by The Poetry Society of New York and available through Neon Entertainment, offers just that. This interactive program features professional poets crafting personalized poems on vintage typewriters, written in real time based on prompts from your guests. The result is a heartfelt keepsake, a one-of-a-kind piece of art that guests can cherish long after … Continued