ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Richard “Byrd” Wilson has found community in poetry and the arts at every step of his journey. He has coached and participated in group slams since his years at FSU and later went on to compete in group slams in regional and national competitions. Now as member of a screenwriting team, […]
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 […]
