What is spoken word poetry? In many ways, spoken word has rekindled the art of poetry in our modern setting. A lot of young people tend to be turned off when they hear the word “poetry” because classic poetry can be hard to relate to. Spoken word, on the other hand, has been successful largely because of its relevancy and live entertainment value. So What’s The Difference? While classic poetry is meant to be written … Continued
Spoken Word Artist, Elizabeth Acevedo, is receiving a wealth of praise for her new Young Adult (YA) book, The Poet X. The book follows, Xiomara, a 15 year-old Afro-Dominican teen preparing to make her Catholic Confirmation who turns to writing as a way to cope with her wavering faith, and family discord. Author, Elizabeth, is well known for her award-winning slam poetry. As a college poet, she travels around United States and has performed at over 100 colleges … Continued
Spoken Word Artist, Elizabeth Acevedo, is receiving a wealth of praise for her new Young Adult (YA) book, The Poet X. The book follows, Xiomara, a 15 year old Afro-Dominican teen preparing to make her Catholic Confirmation who turns to writing as a way to cope with her wavering faith, and family discord. Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak, calls the novel “a story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into … Continued
By Kelsey Pyse April is National Poetry Month Did you know that April is national poetry month? This is a time to explore the amazing talent that is spoken word. Poetry isn’t just for April though; it’s a great addition to any event including orientations, Spring Fest, open mic night and more! Open your mind to new possibilities and discover the art of poetry. Poetry Speaks to Everyone in Different Ways We’ve all hade to … Continued