ABOUT THE WORKSHOP For Thee I Sing: An educators’ workshop designed to promote the importance of validating and centering the voices and perspectives of a diverse student body in and out of the classroom. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR Darius V. Daughtry is an accomplished writer, director, educator and creative consultant who truly believes in […]
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP In the beginning was the poem, and the poem was with the student, and the poem was the student. As thrilling as that moment can be – the inception of the poem within its breathing vessel – the moments after can be daunting and tedious when the student sits before the […]
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Engaging young people in Louder Than A Bomb can be a life changing experience for poets, educators, and whole school communities. In this time of virtual learning, it is even more important that we build opportunities for youth leadership in the club environment and learn from the vast research around the many […]
ABOUT THE SERIES The bluapple Poetry Network’s Educator’s Studio is a free series of workshops and discussions dedicated to providing teachers of writing and the arts with resources, concepts, and lesson plans that can be utilized in their classrooms, after school clubs, and other projects that inspire youth through poetry. Guest facilitators from Florida […]
OUR NEXT EVENT 2021 VOLUME 6 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 CLICK HERE to download high resolution graphic ABOUT THE VIRTUAL SERIES Test your skills at the table and support South Florida youth as you join Jason Taylor for his 2021 All-In For Literacy Virtual Championship Series! COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, […]
Dear Police Officer, How do you feel? Do you feel? Are you scared to feel Being empathetic with apathetic tendencies Targeting the community you serve like a devil’s residency How do you sleep? Do you see the lights in your head? Blistering visions of your rights taken away, causing dread The red and blue […]
“Fear of Forgiveness”, an original poem written and performed by bluapple alum Rod, a 2019 graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School and current student at Florida International University Today’s poem, “Fear of Forgiveness” is brought to you by poet Rod, a 2019 graduate from Fort Lauderdale HS and current rising sophomore at Florida International […]
ANNA BAYUK NAMED 2020 SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH POET LAUREATE WITH VENUS OF THE SWAMP E-BOOK RELEASE EVENT • • FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –The Jason Taylor Foundation will celebrate Anna Bayuk, the 2020 South Florida Youth Poet Laureate (SFYPL) with a virtual book release event this evening, July 1, at 5:00 PM. Bayuk, a recent graduate […]
“”, an original poem written and performed by Just John, Marnino & Chris Mazzara Poet Just John has teamed up with South Plantation High School educator and poet Christopher Mazzara and South Florida artist, educator and activist Marnino to bring us this insightful piece on how different perspectives affect the way protestors are perceived. […]
“Game of L.I.F.E.”, an original poem written and performed by Shanieya, a bluapple Alum from Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie, Florida who is currently a sophomore at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida Poet @sh.kur says her poem “Game of L.I.F.E.” was inspired by the sayings “life is a game” […]
