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Spoken word artists to students: Poems are still relevant Special

Waterloo - Four internationally acclaimed poets and spoken word artists were asked what social justice and equality mean to them, and how those topics are addressed in their writing, at a discussion panel held at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Digital Journal Report by Alexandra Christopoulos - 1 comment

Shane Koyczan's anti-bullying poem-video To This Day goes viral

A powerful poem by Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan has attracted more than 1.4 million YouTube views since it was uploaded two days ago. To This Day is part of an online project where he asked animators to help illustrate his poem.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 7 comments

Pentametron: Seeking iambic writings to retweet as poetry

You might not know this, but if your latest tweet was written in iambic pentameter, it might just get picked up by Pentametron, a Twitter bot turning random posts into poetry.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

Video: Education-versus-school video goes viral Special

What is the value of institutionalized education? That’s the question British rapper-poet Suli Amoako (known as Suli Breaks) poses in his video “Why I Hate School But Love Education,” the latest of spoken word videos to go viral this year.

Digital Journal Report by Erica Lenti - 2 comments

Video: Female on stage recites poem about loving 'Richard'

While you can go on stage and recite poetry about anything, one female took the stage and gave a poem of something she loved: "sausage."

In the Media by Can Tran

No Hurry: Award-winning Michael Blumenthal's new book of poems Special

Award-winning poet and writer Michael Blumenthal was born in Vineland New Jersey and grew up in Manhattan. He has published 7 books of poems, a novel, a memoir and a book of essays. His eighth book of poems No Hurry will be in the shops October 20th.

Digital Journal Report by Lesley Lanir

Brave New Voices: Poetry slam — A Syrian girl speaks out (video)

Denver - Brave New Voices held a poetry slam at a theater in downtown Denver. This Syrian girl gives an amazing and heart-wrenching presentation in poetry form.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Distinguished Oregon authors visit Baker City Special

Baker City - On July 13, the 2012 Oregon Book Awards Author Tour brought two poets and two nonfiction writers to Baker City, Oregon for an evening of readings and conversation.

Digital Journal Report by Scott Ungerecht - 2 comments

The Sydenham Arts Festival 2012: an update

London - The Sydenham Arts Festival has now released its official programme. The Festival runs from July 1 to July 15 and includes both indoor and outdoor events.

In the Media by Alexander Baron

60 poems online to mark the Queen's Jubilee

Sixty officially sanctioned poems, each by a different poet, have been uploaded to the Web. The poems were commissioned to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

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