Podcasts about Poetry Out Loud

Being an American means something different to everyone. We hear from listeners across the U.S. on what patriotism means to them. And, ALS hasn't stopped John Driskell Hopkins from making or performing music. Hopkins — a founding member of the Zac Brown Band — explains why singing is like breathing. Then, this year's Poetry Out Loud winner, Isavel Mendoza, a high school senior from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, shares what he loves about performing and his dreams for the future.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

You will be inspired by the talent of the Poetry Out Loud Competition. Listen to the Education Program Manager of the Poetry Foundation, a former national champion and the current representative from the Silver State!

Comedian Nancy Norton shares highlights from The Tromedy Podcast. Norton, a former nurse in Boulder, is trained in therapeutic humor. Then, for a second year, Colorado sends a Windsor High School student to the Poetry Out Loud national finals. And, an astrophysicist at NCAR receives one of France's highest honors. 

Prairie Public's Erik Deatherage sits down with Bill Thomas to discuss the inspiring Poetry Out Loud program, focusing on its influence on students and the art of performance poetry. The poems were read by Joanie McCormack, Sawyer Wilhelmi, Leah Hochalter, and DeLainis Kroh.

Speaking with the high school junior who won Sen. Bernie Sanders' annual State of the Union Essay Contest for Vermont students. Plus, Vermont's treasurer says newly imposed tariffs by the Trump administration could hurt state consumers and local businesses that rely on world exports, the head lawyer for the Vermont Legislature criticizes Gov. Scott for what he calls an unconstitutional power grab, U.S. Sen. Welch reintroduces a bill to permanently expand telehealth services covered by Medicare, the state champion of Vermont's Poetry Out Loud competition prepares to compete for the national title, we review the start to the new MLB season in our weekly sports report, and bid a reluctant farewell to a Vermont Public teammate. 

The Poetry Out Loud competition is not unique to Idaho; it happens in states and countries all around the world.

Mayors along the Mississippi River are seeking federal protections for transporting goods and commodities.Then, don't forget to set your clocks forward this weekend. And while you're doing that, officials say you should also check your smoke detectors.Plus, we speak with the winner of Mississippi's 2025 Poetry Out Loud competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 141: Poetry From Your Face Out Loud! This episode details the recent Poetry Out Loud recitation competition at ROMP, the high school contestants and the poems, the reasons for reciting, and more. Some cryptid stuff, too, of course!

Suzanne talks to Jordan Chesnut of our local SLO County Arts Council on the many programs and projects they have cooking for the community year round. They're coordinating Art After Dark, Open Studios Art Tour, Poetry Out Loud as well as grants and arts funding and sponsorships county wide to support the arts (literary, visual, performing) from Cambria down to Nipmo. This list really just scratches the surface of what they do. Don't miss Art After Dark this Friday, 11/1 for the 2024 season finale event with a special closing ceremony in Mission Plaza. Don't worry, they'll be back in February! Find more at slocountyarts.org. #ARTober

Chiquita Mullins Lee and Carmella Van Vleet, authors of the picture book You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!, discuss the life, art, and significance of Elijah Pierce, a celebrated, self-taught Black folk artist known for his wood carvings. They share how their book grew out of Lee's play about Elijah Pierce, their collaborative writing process, their experience viewing Pierce's carvings at the Columbus Museum of Art, what it means to them personally to tell Pierce's story, and more. You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce! is Ohio's 2024 Great Reads from Great Places youth selection and represented the state the 2024 National Book Festival. The book is illustrated by Jennifer Mack-Watkins.   Chiquita Mullins Lee is an Arts Learning coordinator at the Ohio Arts Council, where she coordinates Ohio's Poetry Out Loud program along with the Arts Partnership and the Big Yellow School Bus grant programs. Her play about Elijah Pierce, Pierce to the Soul, will be return to the stage on November 1, 2024, at McConnell Arts Center in Columbus.   Carmella Van Vleet is a former teacher and the award-winning author of almost two dozen books for kids and adults. She lives in Ohio and likes lists, exclamation points, and baking shows. But not necessarily in that order.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

Greer Kennedy, a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, will compete on behalf of Vermont in the national championship in Washington D.C. Thursday.

We're celebrating National Poetry Month with 2021 NEA Literature Fellow, poet Leslie Sainz who discusses her debut poetry collection, "Have You Been Long Enough at Table."  Sainz reads from her collection and talks about its major themes including the ambiguity, displacement, and impact of cultural heritage as a daughter of Cuban immigrants. She discusses the variety of poetic forms used in her collection, allowing form to be guided by the emotional and thematic demands of her work. Sainz also talks about the impact of receiving a 2021 NEA Literature Fellowship for Poetry on her career and the validation it provided and offers advice to other poets and writers, especially regarding the NEA fellowship application process. Sainz  also discusses her involvement as a judge in the NEA's Poetry Out Loud competition and  shares her experiences from organizing regional competitions to judging the national semifinals and her appreciation for the performative and memorization components that enhance both the understanding and the emotional experience of poetry.  She also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming project, tentatively titled "I Believe in Evil and Evil Believes in You," exploring new thematic territories and expanding her creative boundaries.  And, on April 17,  the day after our conversation, Leslie Sainz's collection , "Have You Been Long Enough at Table" was awarded the 2024 Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry

We're celebrating National Poetry Month with 2021 NEA Literature Fellow, poet Leslie Sainz who discusses her debut poetry collection, "Have You Been Long Enough at Table."  Sainz reads from her collection and talks about its major themes including the ambiguity, displacement, and impact of cultural heritage as a daughter of Cuban immigrants. She discusses the variety of poetic forms used in her collection, allowing form to be guided by the emotional and thematic demands of her work. Sainz also talks about the impact of receiving a 2021 NEA Literature Fellowship for Poetry on her career and the validation it provided and offers advice to other poets and writers, especially regarding the NEA fellowship application process. Sainz  also discusses her involvement as a judge in the NEA's Poetry Out Loud competition and  shares her experiences from organizing regional competitions to judging the national semifinals and her appreciation for the performative and memorization components that enhance both the understanding and the emotional experience of poetry.  She also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming project, tentatively titled "I Believe in Evil and Evil Believes in You," exploring new thematic territories and expanding her creative boundaries.  And, on April 17,  the day after our conversation, Leslie Sainz's collection , "Have You Been Long Enough at Table" was awarded the 2024 Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry

Every year, students across the country memorize and recite poems for the Poetry Out Loud competition. But for Deaf students, memorization isn’t the only challenge – they first have to translate the poem from English to American Sign Language. From there, they work to interpret the poem’s meaning and incorporate it into their performance in ASL.  Traiton Kramer and Brayden Olson are seniors at Oregon School for the Deaf. They both competed at the state Poetry Out Loud competition this year and join to tell us more about the process, along with Gayle Robertson, a curriculum specialist who coordinates the competition at the school. 

Cartoonist Robb Armstrong discusses “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” which is streaming now on Apple TV +. Weber School music director Drew Cohen and sound engineering teacher Michael Levine detail the school's new state-of-the-art Tzadik Performing Arts Center, and we hear from the Poetry Out Loud state champion, 15-year-old Tiana Jones.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exploring North Dakota's Poetry Out Loud, Part Two, Fargo Film Festival insights, and Toby Keith's patriotic legacy, blending arts and culture in a vibrant showcase.

The art of poetry - North Dakota's young poets in Poetry Out Loud. And, prepare for the FM Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks 4: The Four Seasons of Vietnam and Tchaikovsky

The state Senate is advancing an education funding bill. But it's very different from what House lawmakers have already passed.Then, we tour a clinic that is offering Invitro Fertilization services.Plus, a Mississippi student is being recognized for their poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skagway School will send a veteran contender to the state's Poetry Out Loud finals in early March. Freshman Mina Yee will compete for the second time, with a one in eight chance of winning. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson interviewed the performer. The post March 01, 2024 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Walter Ritter, the Executive Director of Write Out Loud, a unique theater company in San Diego.Hear a discussion on the organization's strategy, which emphasizes the power of storytelling by having readers read aloud from literature to a range of audiences. Hear Walter discuss the worth he places on different books, and even hear him say he would be willing to sell a special book to raise money for his foundation.Write Out Loud got its start in 2007 with the idea of "story concerts," in which performers interpret the writings of writers to bring them to life. Walter also emphasizes the value of establishing a connection with the topic by discussing the difficulties and rewards of telling various stories. This episode explores a number of Write Out Loud's community outreach initiatives, such as their work with independent living groups, senior citizens, and the National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read initiative. Walter brings up the Read, Imagine, Create program, which encourages kids to use their imaginations to artistically respond to books.Hear more about Write Out Loud's struggles and the literary gaps they are trying to fill. Walter worries about the possible effects of people's decreased interest in reading for pleasure.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Walter Ritter. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:How Write Out Loud is a unique theater company that emphasizes the transforming power of narrative by reading books aloud to a variety of audiences.Walter's interest in Kamishibai, a Japanese storytelling method, and his recent transformation into Kamishibai for Kids' owner and operator.Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students, organized by Write Out Loud. The tournament is held at multiple levels, ranging from county to state to national.Walter's worries about the waning popularity of leisure reading and its possible effects on democracy highlight how crucial it is to promote an informed and involved populace.The answers to the rapid-fire questions.An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Walter, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

Episode 114: Poetry Out Loud & Zesty takes you into the world of poetry memorization and recitation, but wait, don't run away . . . It's an entertaining episode, too, wherein Shaun cracks Bill up and vice versa and the sublime and the ridiculous interact, as is the way that life is supposed to work after all.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Dec. 4  Mountaineer Country serves as a cultural and economic hub of the state. The WVDNR reminds hunters to stay up to date with hunting regulations. And students are encouraged to participate in the WV Poetry Out Loud competition…on today's daily304.  #1 – From WV EXECUTIVE –  The home of the West Virginia University Mountaineers and the growing cities of Fairmont, Clarksburg, Morgantown and Bridgeport, Mountaineer Country offers a sense of spirit and pride for West Virginia. This piece of Almost Heaven holds significance as a cultural and economic hub in the state, boasting rich history, educational institutions and a range of industries that contribute to the state's vitality. The Morgantown Area Partnership is working on expanding the Chaplin Hill Road exit, attracting retail stores to the WestRidge area, expanding Mountaintop Beverage Company and executing many other expansion and development projects. WVU Medicine offers transplant services and advanced heart therapies and surgical procedures not offered by other West Virginia health systems. The WVU Health System offers strong programs and services in the areas of cancer, ophthalmology and more.  The area also supports a robust tourism industry in the form of several state parks and cultural attractions and a vast system of rail-trails.  Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/the-pride-of-west-virginia/   #2 – From WVDNR – Hunters, it's important for you to stay up to date with the current West Virginia hunting regulations as different hunting seasons are available throughout the year. These regulations are your guide to hunting safely in West Virginia. Visit www.wvdnr.gov to learn about Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations. You can also order your hunting and fishing licenses online, find news about trout stockings, and more. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting-regulations/?_gl=1*1ysvmns*_ga*MTczMTYzMjEzNy4xNzAxMTAwOTU4*_ga_ET342EX0TZ*MTcwMTEwMDk1OC4xLjAuMTcwMTEwMDk1OC42MC4wLjA.   #3 – From WEIRTON DAILY TIMES –  Organizers of the 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud competition invite the state's public and private high schools, homeschool associations and non-school organizations to hold their own poetry recital contests. Winners may participate in the statewide event. The Poetry Out Loud event will take place March 8-9 at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex.  Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the competition's goal is to help students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about classic and contemporary poetry. Each winner at the state level will receive $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete at the national finals.  The deadline to register is Dec. 8. Visit www.wvculture.org/agencies/poetry-out-loud to sign up. Read more: https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2023/11/west-virginia-department-of-arts-sets-poetry-recital-contest/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Brennan DeFrisco is a poet, teaching artist, editor, voice actor, & ekphrastic artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He's been a National Poetry Slam finalist, a Pushcart Prize nominee, Grand Slam Champion of the Oakland Poetry Slam, & regional coordinator for California Poets in the Schools, Poetry Out Loud, & the San Francisco Arts Commission. He's the author of A Heart With No Scars, published by Nomadic Press, & has served as poetry editor on the mastheads of Lunch Ticket, Caesura & Meow Meow Pow Pow. His work has been published in Red Wheelbarrow, Oracle Fine Arts Review, Drunk in a Midnight Choir, JMWW Journal, Words Dance, & elsewhere. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing with a focus in poetry from Antioch University Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viewlesswings/support

Mike Stephen discusses the power of poetry with Poetry Out Loud Illinois champion, Yohanna Endashaw, as well as Susan Dickson of the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Sheila Walk of the Springfield Area Arts Council, gets the lowdown on new music from The Artist Formerly Known As Vince, and discovers the Secret History of the talented bass player Cleveland Eaton.

The FDA considers allowing birth control pills to be sold over the counter.Then, what changes can be expected as the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end.Plus, a Mississippi student places runner-up at the National Poetry Out Loud competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's poem is Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. This week's episodes are for, and feature, young poets. Ever since taking on the role as host of The Slowdown, I've been thinking a lot more about the importance of performance in poetry. An organization that teaches this art to young people is Poetry Out Loud, for which I've served as a national judge; today's co-host, Cat, participated as a performer, winning her region in New York. Her reading of Ozymandias reminded me of something so important: by taking on characters from classic works, we can find new power in being ourselves. We would love to hear your thoughts on these special episodes for young people. Please go to slowdownshow.org/survey to tell us what you think!

With the state a signature away from extending postpartum Medicaid coverage, medical leaders examine what it could mean for Mississippi.Then, a Senate Democrat attempts to add tighter regulations on TANF spending, but the chamber votes it down.Plus, a conversation with the 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on a special episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast, hosted by Mr. Jeff Harris. This week Mr. Harris is joined by Sunset High English teacher and Poetry Out Loud Coach, Kelly Troyna and the Winner of the 2023 Del Norte County Poetry Out Loud Competition, Aidan Malone. Listen to learn more about the Poetry Out Loud and how these and other performance art opportunities can positively impact the lives of our students. Host: Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools Guests: Kelly Troyna - Teacher, Sunset High Aidan Malone- 2023 Poetry Out Loud Winner

Dr. Catherine Richmond-Cullen, Director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Partnership Program at the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit, speaking about the regional "Poetry Out Loud" competition held annually at WVIA and recorded for broadcast on WVIA TV and Radio. For more information: www.wvia.org/

If somehow you missed 19-year old, Valyn Lyric Turner's phenomenal spoken word poem, Bleeding Red White and Blue, please stay tuned at the end of this episode to have your mind blown. It will not only give you context as to why we rushed to get her on the show, her words and the way she delivers them will change your life. I have so many things to say about the power of this performance and how it impacted me. I can't EVER remember feeling compelled to listen to something over and over again like this. And from the wellspring of feedback that we've been getting, it seems that I'm not alone.   Valyn Lyric Turner is a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Boston University where she double majors in Theatre Arts and Spanish. Valyn has always found her home on stage performing through theatre, poetry, and songwriting. In April of 2018, she was able to share her passion for literature on the national stage as the representative for the state of Georgia in Poetry Out Loud, a poetry recitation contest through the National Endowment for the Arts. Her mission is to inspire, empower, and serve others through her craft. More from Valyn Turner: Instagram: @valynturner Twitter: @valynlyric_t Episode Chosen by Christina Barsi, CEO/Founder of Avant Haüs Media: Barsi is the CEO/Founder of podcast production & development agency Avant Haüs Media. She is the executive producer of The Only One In The Room podcast, host of the podcast Be Bold Begin, and producer/writer of the only documentary film about creating an audio drama called Is Anyone Listening- A Podcast Story and serves on the advisory board for Outlier Podfest. Barsi is also the founder of Intuitive Creators™ Academy & Collective, is a certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, a certified Reiki practitioner, and a level one Sommelier. Barsi began her podcast journey in 2013 with her premiere SciFi-noir audio drama DIMENSION and holds a BA in Theatre Arts from UC, San Diego. Finding Barsi: Join: Intuitive Creators ™ Academy & Collective Instagram: @thebarsi & @intuitivecreators Course: The Gratitude Bundle - 70% off Watch Laura's new TEDx Talk: Confessions From The Only One In The Room  PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Executive Director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Margaret Hancock talked to us about the VCA, the services it provides, different grant programs for artists, arts organizations and educators, revised grants rolling out in December, and her goals for the VCA including providing a grant in every county in the state. Also hear about other programs they are involved in including Poetry Out Loud, capacity building workshops, and an Impact Celebration coming in January to celebrate the impact of the arts.

Host:Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger Music by Casey Neill Conversations from the Pointed Firs is a monthly audio series with Maine-connected authors and artists discussing new books and creative projects that invoke the spirit of Maine, its history, its ecology, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. This month: In this month’s edition of Conversations from the Pointed Firs, host Peter Neill and archivist Jefferson Navicky discuss the long history of women writers in Maine, their work well-known and sometimes forgotten, representing an essential contribution and expression of the unique place and creative spirit of Maine. Jefferson is a former member of the editorial board of The Cafe Review, and is a long-time Poetry Out Loud judge throughout Maine. Jefferson is an author and a playwright; he has written three books: “Antique Densities: Modern Parables & Other Experiments in Short Prose” (2021), winner of the 2022 Maine Literary Book Award for Poetry, as well as the poetic novel “The Book of Transparencies” (2018) and the story collection, “The Paper Coast” (2018). His plays have been produced in the Boston Theater Marathon, multiple times in the Maine Playwrights Festival, and in small venues across New England. His ten-minute play, “One Master Appetite,” was included in Ten Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2015, published by Smith & Kraus, Inc. Jefferson has held residencies at the I-Park Foundation, Stonington Opera House, St. Luke’s Cathedral, and Hewnoaks. Guest/s: Jefferson Navicky, Author, poet, playwright, and archivist for the Maine Women Writers Collection. About the host: Peter Neill is founder and director of the World Ocean Observatory, a web-based place of exchange for information and educational services about the health of the ocean. In 1972, he founded Leete's Island Books, a small publishing house specializing in literary reprints, the essay, photography, the environment, and profiles of indigenous healers and practitioners of complimentary medicine around the world. He holds a profound interest in Maine, its history, its people, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The post Conversations from the Pointed Firs 10/7/22: Jefferson Navicky first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Reflections from a cyclist who refused to dope. Scott Mercier, of Basalt, has a new book: "Win True: How You Win Matters On & Off The Bike." Then, Aidyn Reid from Colorado Springs competes in the national "Poetry Out Loud" competition. Plus, students say they're more than just test scores. And, as United expands its flight training center in Denver, pilots' mental health is also top of mind.

Reflections from a cyclist who refused to dope. Scott Mercier, of Basalt, has a new book: "Win True: How You Win Matters On & Off The Bike." Then, Aidyn Reid from Colorado Springs competes in the national "Poetry Out Loud" competition. Plus, students say they're more than just test scores. And, as United expands its flight training center in Denver, pilots' mental health is also top of mind.

Clifford Bernier's The Silent Art won the Gival Press Poetry Award. He is also the author of Dark Berries and Earth Suite, each selected by the Montserrat Review as a Best Chapbook. He appears in The Write Blend poetry circle collection and accompanies the Voices of Woodlawn poets on harmonica. In addition, Mr. Bernier appears on harmonica in the Portuguese “Accumulated Dust” world music series and performs regularly in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. He has been featured in readings in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Buffalo, Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the Washington, DC area, including the Library of Congress, the Arts Club of Washington, George Washington University (where he is a member of the Washington Writer's Collection) and the Bethesda Writer's Center. He has been a reader for the Washington Prize and a judge for the National Endowment for the Arts' Poetry Out Loud recitation contest. From 2003-2008 he hosted the Poesis reading series in Arlington, Virginia, and performed with the Jazzpoetry band at venues in and around Washington, DC. He has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and a Best of the Net Award. Visit Cliff's website at http://cliffbernier.com/

Reading from her debut poetry collection, Earth, My Witness, Magdalena Montagne discusses the power of poetry and nature in her healing journey as a survivor of child sexual abuse. “When I despaired, Earth held me,” she writes in her eponymous poem. Magdalena also shares recent poetry about BLM and social oppression. A long-time facilitator of drop-in writing workshops, Magdalena Montagne has collaborated with libraries throughout northern California to bring her Community Poetry Circles to participants of all ages. She has also worked with elders in assisted living facilities for almost a decade, bringing her WisdomVerse curriculum to those with Alzheimer's and other cognitive and physical impairments. Magdalena has worked with California Poets in the Schools, Poetry Out Loud, the Arts Council Santa Cruz County, and more. Her poetry has been published in literary journals and her first book, Earth, My Witness, was published in 2020 by Finishing Line Press. To order the book: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/earth-my-witness-by-magdalena-montagne/ Website: https://www.poetrycirclewithmagdalena.com/ To be added to her email list for announcements and teaching schedule: magdamontagne@gmail.com

In honor of Poetry Month, our team discusses favorite poems from childhood; the agony of poetry on the MAP tests; great media specialists and a favorite English teacher; and the joys of fan fiction. Discover more great reading recommendations from a poetic manga to a basketball novel-in-verse and enjoy recitations of a few of our favorite poems, including a special recitation from Poetry Out Loud participant, Rohan, as he recites his powerful poem, "So Tell Me Again." Show Notes: Conversation Segment Links Ellicott Mills Shout Out: Amazing Media Specialist Christy Batelka and Paraeducator Elizabeth ("Liz") Castro Barrientos Marriotts Ridge Shout Out: Amazing English Teacher William Frank Favorite Poetry Authors Shel Silverstein Dr. Seuss Stuart Gibbs Jack Prelutsky Books Discussed Hamlet https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=107887 Moby Dick https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=17370 Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=196046 The Outsiders by SE Hinton https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=148721 Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=521949 The Stranger by Albert Camus https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=6487 The Unknown Citizen by WH Auden https://poets.org/poem/unknown-citizen Media Recommendations The Crossover by Kwame Alexander: http://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=483275 Chihayafuru by Yuki Suetsugu: https://kodansha.us/series/chihayafuru/ Featured Poems Remorse Is Memory Awake by Emily Dickinson: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Remorse_%E2%80%94_is_Memory_%E2%80%94_awake_%E2%80%94 Concord Hymn by Ralph Waldo Emerson: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Poems_(Emerson,_Household_Edition,_1904)/Concord_Hymn Transcript of Episode 14: HoCoCast Episode 14_ Celebrate Poetry, April 2022 Transcript.pdf

During the school meeting on Friday April 8, students celebrated the start of National Poetry Month by hearing from four poets. Jasmine Zhu '23, Mercersburg's representative at Poetry Out Loud, recited "A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman and "Candles" by Carl Dennis. Carina Cole '22 recited her original poem, "Our World is a Field of Flowers," which was published in the 2021 edition of "Blue Review," the school's literary journal. Mel Cort '23 recited the original poem, "Country Time Lemonade," which will be featured in the 2022 edition of "Blue Review." Isonah Dlodlo '23 shared two of her original poems: "Sorrow" and "The Sky." "Sorrow" won a Gold Key award in the 2022 South Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition.

Julia Wirths, a Junior at DAHS, has won the regional level of Poetry Out Loud for the third consecutive year. She will advance to the state level which will be virtual due to COVID. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.

SummaryThis week on the Tragedy Academy podcast, Jay rolls out a very big welcome for the talented multi-disciplinary artist, Katie Chonacas (aka KYRIAKI). Not only has Katie acted in numerous productions with A-list stars, but she also recently released a book of poetry and her debut album, Dreamland 1111. Jay and Katie dive deep into her musical inspirations, her revolutionary work creating NFTs and the future of art in the blockchain. Be sure you don't miss out on this episode, and don't forget to check out Katie's podcast, She's All Over The Place!Key Points

Don Kingfisher Campbell, MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles, taught Writers Seminar at Occidental College Upward Bound for 36 years, been a coach and judge for Poetry Out Loud, a performing poet/teacher for Red Hen Press Youth Writing Workshops, L.A. Coordinator and Board Member of California Poets In The Schools, poetry editor of the Angel City Review, publisher of Spectrum magazine, and host of the Saturday Afternoon Poetry reading series in Pasadena, California. For awards, features, and publication credits, please go to: http://dkc1031.blogspot.com    

In celebration of the first day of autumn, POETRY OUT LOUD recites a poem by Robert Lee Frost published in 1912. This poem personifies nature and the seasons but can be interpreted as love and moving forward.

Julia Chiapella interviews this year's county contestants in the Poetry Out Loud competition. Hear our local high school students' experiences and listen to the poems they selected to be recited at the event.

Born in Panama and currently based in New York City, Darrel Alejandro Holnes   is equally at home in poetry and theater.  A former I Am Soul Resident Playwright at the Black National Theater, Holnes is known for his research-based work in theater, spending hours in interviews with people whose stories unfold on the stage. A celebrated poet, Holnes's work has appeared in many publications including Poetry Magazine, The Caribbean Writer and Callaloo. He is the recipient of a 2019 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in poetry and a judge in the semi-finals of the 2021 Poetry Out Loud Competition. His recently released chapbook Migrant Psalms has been awarded the 2021 Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry prize. His full-length collection of poetry Stepmotherland is due out in 2022. As the titles of both books indicate, Holnes poetry explores questions of belonging, bridging cultures, and building and rupturing communities. In this podcast, Holnes reflects on the different practices of writing poetry and of writing plays, the ethnographic research that inspires his work, the importance of acquiring the skill of listening both as a creator and as an agent for change, and the experience of judging the 2021 Poetry Out Loud semi-finals.  

Community leaders urge Governor Reeves to sign a parole eligibility bill that's been sitting on his desk since the end of the legislative session.Then, while the arguments in the case against Initiative 65 focus on process, under the surface the subject of the matter - medical marijuana - is playing a significant role.Plus, this year's Poetry Out Loud competition might look different, but the result is familiar.Segment 1:A bill to expand parole eligibility in Mississippi is waiting to be signed into law by the Governor. It's a measure advocates say could reduce prison overcrowding, reduce corrections spending, and help reconnect families. Yet, since being passed with bi-partisan in the legislature weeks ago, the bill has remained in limbo awaiting a signature. Pastor C. J. Rhodes of Mount Helm Baptist Church in Jackson advocates for prison reform in Mississippi. He tells our Kobee Vance the bill provides the opportunity to restore families. Russ Latino, President of Empower Mississippi, says the bill would ease overcrowding, and free up needed resources to focus on those who actually pose a danger to communities.Segment 2:Initiative 65 - the constitutional amendment ballot referendum establishing a medical marijuana program in Mississippi - hangs in the balance following a Supreme Court hearing this month. It is one of many ballot referendums - some successful, some not - that have gone through the same process outlined by the Mississippi Constitution. Mississippi's Voter ID law passed the same way. Others - like the personhood amendment or Initiative 42 to fully fund the MAEP - failed but made it to the ballot in similar fashion. But 65 - with the controversial subject of medical marijuana lying under the surface - drawing the eye of scrutiny over the initiative process.Matt Steffey is a professor of Constitutional Law at the Mississippi College School of Law. In part two of his conversation with our Michael Guidry, Steffey argues once you look past the narrow argument of constructionist interpretation, the underlying factors behind the case rise to the surface.Segment 3:This year's Poetry Out Loud competition had a different feel to it due to the coronavirus pandemic. Contestants, who usually compete together in regional and state finals, presented their recitations alone - in front of cameras. But, rising to the top of a crowded field of 947 students was a familiar name and voice to the Mississippi Poetry Out Loud community - Morgan Love, who you just heard. The senior from the Mississippi School for the Arts followed her 2020 win by capturing this year's title. She shares more on her experience and what lies ahead with our Michael Guidry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Valyn Lyric Turner is a spoken word artist, actor, and singer-songwriter from Buford, Georgia. She is a 2019 graduate of Lanier High School and currently attends Boston University as a Posse scholar. In 2018, Valyn's passion for poetry took her to the national stage as representative for the state of Georgia in Poetry Out Loud, a poetry recitation contest sponsored by the NEA. She is now proud to have collaborated with numerous schools, businesses, and nonprofits across the country, including in her home county of Gwinnett, sharing her love of language in hopes of inspiring, empowering, and serving others through her craft. She is also the recipient of Georgia First's 2019 Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award, recognizing community members for their outstanding achievements and ongoing contributions to first-generation students and the community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgiafirstgen/support

With new documented cases of the coronavirus emerging in the United States, Mississippi officials make preparations.Then, a bill to renew the Education Scholarship account gets debated in the Senate.Plus, the 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Champion.Segment 1:Health officials in Mississippi are preparing for an outbreak of COVID-19: the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Currently there are no known cases of the coronavirus in Mississippi. MPB's Kobee Vance talks with State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers and Dr. Bhagyashri Navekele, the Medical Director of the Office of Infection Prevention at UMMC.Segment 2:Mississippi lawmakers are in the first stages of rewriting the states special needs voucher program. Educational Scholarship Accounts or ESAs provide about $6,500 to help students with private schools tuition or services. A state oversight agency found there was little accountability. Republican Senator Dennis DeBar of Leakesville chairs the Education Committee. He shares some of the new bill's revisions with MPB's Desare Frazier, and we hear from Chief of Government Relations and Communication Pete Smith.Segment 3:Morgan Love left her home school of Murrah in Jackson to attend the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. This week she returned to the capital city for the state Poetry Out Loud Finals, and walked away a champion. She shares her experience with MPB's Michael Guidry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Minnesota Native News, we're showcasing Isabella Callery, the Minnesota High School senior who recently won a national poetry recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud. She talks about the experience, shows off her poetry skills, and explains the importance of her connections to indigenous poets. Here's reporter Cole Premo.

Jeff sits down with Sam Patterson, Jenny Grabec and Casy Cohen to discuss 1:1 education. Topics include starting 1:1, implementing 1:1, and community involvement with 1:1. Show TopicsGoing 1:1 Choosing the right tech for 1:1 Preparing the buildings and classrooms for 1:1 How to Go 1:1 Getting your Teachers to go 1:1 1:1 Lessons and Lesson Plans Does 1:1 mean 100% Tech? Resources online for 1:1 deployment Community involvement with 1:1 About our GuestsJenny Grabec As Director of Instructional Technology at a K-12 independent school, Jenny has the privilege of leading a one-to-one iPad/Mac rollout with students, faculty and staff. The students at her current school have average to above average intelligence and have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities; primarily dysgraphia, dyslexia, language processing, executive function deficits, and/or attention deficit disorder. Jenny also led the first one-to-one iPad pilot in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in a middle school and high school classroom of ESL newcomers back in 2011, when the iPad 2 was first released. Jenny is an Apple Distinguished Educator and CEO of Tech Girl Savvy, LLC. Jenny Grabiec Casy Cohen Casey Cohen is an English teacher at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (PPACS), an Apple Distinguished, 1:1, paperless school where each student's primary learning tool is an iPad. She is a lead curriculum writer for the high school English courses. Casey's curriculum work is based on project-based inquiry learning that supports the Common Core and allows students the freedom to explore and discover their passions and purposes as they take ownership in their learning. Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School courses are published and can be found in the String Theory Schools collection on iTunes U. Casey received her B.A. at the University of Michigan, where she studied English, history, and theater in Michigan's Residential College. She received her Ed.M. at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, where she studied English and secondary education in HGSE's Teacher Education Program. Currently, she is earning her Principal Certification at the University of Pennsylvania where she is participating in the School Leadership Program. Casey is certified in English, social studies, and communications grades 7-12 in PA. She has taught a combination of middle and high school English for eight years. Outside the classroom, Casey has been a theater director, stage manager, track coach, and sponsor for various clubs and activities. At PPACS she organizes a Poetry Out Loud contest and supports the Speech and Debate, Homework, and Yearbook clubs. Sam Patterson, M.F.A. Ed.D. Poet, Writer, blogger, teacher of students: Sam has taught in independent Jewish schools for the last 12 years in the subject of English, writing, darkroom photography, algebra, algebra 2, and pre-calc and he currently teaches K-5 technology. Sam is an innovator on campus and he uses his blog to reach out to his campus environment and to reach beyond into the community of connected educators. There are many things that edtech can do, Sam looks at the pedagogical opportunities and helps teachers find the best tool for the job. Recorded 2014

 This Episode:  The group does some reading in an old, familiar hangout.  During his reunion with the books, Marmolek stumbles across some interesting fables that could lead them in a new direction.YouTube video extra!Jesse (Game Master), Dave (Dorian), Al (Marmolek), Besse (Leo), & John (Gallyn)Direct DownloadRSS FeedStitcheriTunesPodcast LandAnd please, feel free to Contact Us through any means you'd prefer.Music included is provided by Doomstrike