news | by Karla Cordero
Those of you that catch me on Instagram know that one of my favorite things to share is the garden, the blooming flowers, the bean that sprouted, or my dog Spanky stealing a carrot from the day’s harvest. Recently, as I return to writing, I’ve been thinking a lot about pla...
news | by Karla Cordero
Ahhh... summer! My favorite time of the year where writing feels more luxury than the impossible endeavor. But all teachers know all glorious summers must come to an end. We slowly put our notebooks down and hit the ground running with syllabus development, book orders, an...
news | by Karla Cordero
It’s official, 2018 has arrived and when it comes to thinking about New Year’s Resolutions some of us might pinky promise ourselves to, “WRITE MORE, READ MORE, DEDICATE MORE TIME TO MY CRAFT!” However, if you work in the field of education it can be quite the challengi...
news | by Karla Cordero
In Oceanside, California, poetry enters the classroom at MiraCosta College as mentor texts, that perform and empower student readers. Professor Maria Figueroa uses the found poem in particular to encourage students to question and rewrite the oppressive narratives spilled from th...
news | by Karla Cordero
The open mic for most artists is the perfect space to read new work fresh off the pen, as many people in the spoken word scene refer to as NEW SHIT! At times, poems, stories, rants, and jokes birthed recently from the artist aren’t necessarily always memorized, but our bodies a...
news | by Karla Cordero
Saint is a poet whose wordsmithing sheds humor and compassion for humanity when hitting the stage. His numerous accomplishments as an artist has given him the opportunity to open for hip-hop artists such as Common, Lupe Fiasco and gospel sensation Dietrick Haddon. As a perform...
news | by Karla Cordero
As educators we are constantly on the prowl to find new and creative pedagogical strategies to motivate our students to critically engage with literature. Brian Mooney is one of the many educators who utilizes hip-hop and spoken word poetry as a teaching tool. Inside of the cl...
news | by Karla Cordero
At this years Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) we had the privilege to visit some awesome publishers at their tables. Be sure to check out their work! Organic Weapon Arts http://www.organicweaponarts.com Red Hen Press http:...
news | by Karla Cordero
To be a parent, means to give every ounce of your body, mind, and spirit to the very human being/s you brought into this world. Parents are the providers and sculptors of their children who will one day carry their legacy in all that they do. However, parenting can be a scary thi...
Welcome to Train of Thought podcast hosted by Gill Sotu! Train of Thought Podcast is a living room style podcast where we interview artists, musicians, poets, entrepreneurs and other passionate people about how they navigate the five components of a balanced life: Relationsh...
news | by Karla Cordero
We know writing a love poem can be quite the challenge. You face the dangers of being too cliche, too sexy, & too boring. So we put together ten of our favorite love poems from the wordsmith experts for your inspiration & enjoyment. Forget Valentine Cards, share a poem! ...
news | by Karla Cordero
Brian "SuperB" Oliva is an accomplished writer and spoken word artist, with a touch of r&b and soul. He has featured at countless venues and was the co-host and one of the founding fathers of the Inland Empire's most successful performance venues, Urbane Culture. He is the 20...
news | by Rolland Tizuela
If you've been in the spoken word poetry scene for any amount of time, chances are you've probably attended an open mic. Whether you were dragged there by a friend, stumbled in by accident, or had full intentions of getting on stage to share your stories in front of a room full o...
news | by Mario Dematteo
Thank you to everybody who submitted to our first Love Haiku Contest, we enjoyed reading everybody's creative work. And a special thanks to our guest judge Donny Jackson for picking the best of the best. Congratulations to our winners, Shannon Linzer and Derek Firenze! ...
news | by Karla Cordero
You can find Neil Hilborn on Youtube and his amazing poem titled "OCD," a story about a man and his struggle between disability and love. Hilborn's poem has reached over eight million views and counting, as poetry fans everywhere can now listen to Hilborn's poetic work on his n...
news | by Karla Cordero
Porsha O's voice delivers a sound that can only be described as a kind of "choir-drum beat" so loud you are taken by her words for three minutes at a time. Whether you get to experience her presence live or through your laptop screen, you can't help but nod your head and snap you...
news | by Karla Cordero
Here is the second half of the 2014 Women of the World article, featuring Imani Cezanne and Carrie Rudzinski. We hope you enjoy! What does poetry mean to you as woman? IMANI CEZANNE: As a woman of color, there are countless things I have to fight for that others don...
news | by Karla Cordero
At this years National Poetry Slam in Oakland, we asked twenty poets the question: WHERE DID POETRY FIND YOU? We are blessed to have met so many beautiful people. Check out their responses below! ...
news | by Karla Cordero
Once a year seventy-two of the fiercest female poets from across the country come together to spill their stories and truth at a competition known as Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS). Each poet is a representative from her home venue, sent out to compete for the prestigious...
news | by Karla Cordero
In Washington D.C. poetry has become a vehicle to empower today's youth with writing skills, confidence, and socio-political responsibility. Washington D.C. is home to an organization known as Split This Rock. Since 2008, the organization has reached out into their community thr...
Welcome to Train of Thought podcast hosted by Gill Sotu! Train of Thought Podcast is a living room style podcast where we interview artists, musicians, poets, entrepreneurs and other passionate people about how they navigate the five components of a balanced life: Relationshi...
