I’ve been part of different slam scenes for the past 20 years. I’ve seen a lot of bad slam poetry. I’ve performed a lot of ...

Slam poetry, or spoken word poetry ... at the end of lines – it can happen within and throughout the poem. For example: I sit back to relax but the fact that you’re back means I feel like ...

McDaniel High School librarian Nancy Sullivan reflects on the program she started in 2005 and previews this year’s event.

An Atlanta high schooler’s thought-provoking slam poem about privilege in America ... Royce admits, however, that his Internet fame is a broader example of exactly the issue he’s addressing ...

Poetry combined with hip-hop, classical and pop music has young poets competing for prizes from $100 to $1,000 at this year’s ...

East St. Louis Senior High School hosted its annual Poetry Slam recently, featuring the theme “Words That Breathe and ...