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- "Point of No Return" by Kevin Harris
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- WBEZ
Louder Than a Bomb brings you the 2007 finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam, hosted by Young Chicago Authors.
Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under for stations). These pieces would work well aired independently or as a series in locally produced programming that is looking to add a youth perspective. This is debut series.
The Young Chicago Authors - Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam is now in it's seventh year, bringing poets ages 13-19 years-old together in a safe space that emphasizes community building, education, and youth empowerment. By carrying on the rich tradition of oral storytelling and the spoken word, the 2007 Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam engaged over 400 youth participants representing nearly 50 schools and community organizations. The four teams that were invited to the final round, each presenting one group piece and four individual pieces, along with several individual competitors' pieces are presented here.
Louder Than a Bomb is produced by Breeze Richardosn and distributed directly to public radio stations through PRX.
Also in the Louder Than a Bomb 2007 series
"Life Challenges" by Shekira McKnight
(02:31)
From: WBEZ
With her amazing voice and sly poetry, this young writer approaches depression head-on. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chicago, IL).
"The Children Are Our Future" by Catlin Swedroe
(02:00)
From: WBEZ
One young writer feels there is no hope for the youth of America. This poet is a student at Maine East High School (Park Ridge, IL).
"Identity Crisis" by Andrew Laluz
(02:25)
From: WBEZ
People have such problems being themselves - this piece is about issues with individuality. This poet is a student at Maine East High School (Park Ridge, IL).
"Kill the Editor" by Kim Truong
(02:26)
From: WBEZ
There is an editor within each of us, and sometimes that editor needs to be killed. This poet is a student at Maine East High School (Park Ridge, IL).
"First Love" by Samer Allabahidi
(02:25)
From: WBEZ
One little boy's love of Barbie... an incredibly elequent up-and-coming poet. This poet is a student at Maine East High School (Park Ridge, IL).
"Mic Check" by Team Maine Township
(02:31)
From: WBEZ
Politicians, media, celebrities... the list goes on and on of people who abuse the story-telling power of a microphone. Maine Township is from Maine East High School in Park ...
"My Friend" by Porsche Colbert
(02:37)
From: WBEZ
A moving personal story of one young writer's downfall with anorexia. This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).
"Price of Retribution" by Emanuel Vinson
(02:33)
From: WBEZ
The cycle of abuse occuring as clergy are indicted for sex abuse and media swarms the vicitms. This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).
"The Letter" by Justin Wright
(02:19)
From: WBEZ
A letter to God - this young writer calls out for guidance among peers who aren't following a path he wants to walk. This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School ...
"Cropped" by Cydney Edwards
(02:47)
From: WBEZ
Billie Holiday writing the song "Strange Friuit" - This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).
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Piece Description
Louder Than a Bomb brings you the 2007 finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam, hosted by Young Chicago Authors. Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under for stations). These pieces would work well aired independently or as a series in locally produced programming that is looking to add a youth perspective. This is debut series. The Young Chicago Authors - Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam is now in it's seventh year, bringing poets ages 13-19 years-old together in a safe space that emphasizes community building, education, and youth empowerment. By carrying on the rich tradition of oral storytelling and the spoken word, the 2007 Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam engaged over 400 youth participants representing nearly 50 schools and community organizations. The four teams that were invited to the final round, each presenting one group piece and four individual pieces, along with several individual competitors' pieces are presented here. Louder Than a Bomb is produced by Breeze Richardosn and distributed directly to public radio stations through PRX.
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LAST MONTH OVER 400 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS REPRESENTING FORTY-EGHT (48) SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS CAME TOGETHER TO COMPETE AT THE SEVENTH ANNUAL "LOUDER THAN A BOMB" TEEN POETRY SLAM IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
"LOUDER THAN A BOMB" BRINGS POETS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 19 YEARS OLD, TOGETHER FOR COMPETITION IN A SAFE SPACE THAT EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.
[name of poet] WAS ONE OF THE POETS TO ADVANCE TO THE FINALS, WITH his/her PIECE TITLED [name of poem].
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[name of poet] IS A 2007 "LOUDER THAN A BOMB" TEEN POETRY FINALIST FROM CHICAGO, IL.
His/Her POEM WAS TITLED, [name of poem].
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