PRX - Pieces for Format: First-Person Essay

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Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 02:04
Caption: Free Spirit Media
Using the poem "Where I'm From" by Willie Perdomo as a creative prompt, students created poems to share and express where they come from and how th...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 01:57
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year Erika Kooda will be checking in with essays reflecting on her senior ye...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 1
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Following the religious journey of a puzzled teenager

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:12
Caption: family photograph
A sister tries to reacquaint herself with her older brother during a cross country road trip only to realize it might not be so simple a task.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Oct 10, 2012
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Fontezia Walker
The series from the WUNC Youth Radio Institute concludes with a story from Fontezia Walker.

  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 05:35
Caption: Jasmine Farmer
The WUNC Summer Youth Radio Institute continues with a story from 19-year-old Jasmine Farmer.

Bought by WCSU-FM


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Dontá McCormick
Second installment from WUNC's Summer Youth Radio Institute

  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 06:17
Caption: Jacorey Monterio, Credit: Portland Press Herald
From the outside, Jacorey looks like the party guy - he's 16, has his own apartment and seems to be living large. But Jacorey's private desire for ...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 06:58
Caption: Photo by Eddie~S, Flickr
High school isn't easy. Jimmy's high school experience was especially difficult. Now a student at the United World College in Montezuma, NM, Jimmy ...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2012
  • Length: 03:33
Caption: Photo by CasaDeQueso, Flickr
Claudia Cruz, a Capital High junior, explores an aspect of immigration that not many discuss: gender.

  • Added: May 04, 2012
  • Length: 03:15
Caption: Photo by dieselbug
Public education is a huge deal in New Mexico- Aaron Baca, a junior at Capital Highschool, discusses his newest problem with his schooling: a test ...

  • Added: May 04, 2012
  • Length: 03:49
Caption: Photo by klmontgomery, Flickr
Taking his inspiration from Marvin Gaye's song "What's Going On," Ryan Lawless, SFCC student, explores family dynamics in the 21st century while re...

  • Added: May 04, 2012
  • Length: 05:53
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Chloe Espinosa, a student at a Catholic school in Santa Fe, NM, explores the issue of gay rights in the context of religion. She interviews a local...

Bought by WDBM and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 20, 2012
  • Length: 05:32
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Poet AJ Tran
Poet AJ Tran, 18, is a senior at Northside College Prep. This is the second year she has represented her school at Louder Than a Bomb, which advan...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Poet Ashley Gonzalez
Poet Ashley Gonzalez, 18, is a senior at Northside College Prep. This is the second year she has represented her school at Louder Than a Bomb, whi...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:53
Caption: Northside College Prep Slam Poetry Team
The Commute is a team piece performed by the poets of Northside College Prep Slam Poetry Team: seniors Ashley Gonzalez, 18, and Tyler Sauter, 18, a...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:53
Caption: Poet Kristen Turner
Poet Kristen Turner, 17, is a senior at Kenwood Academy. This is the second year she has represented her school at Louder Than a Bomb, which advanc...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:50
Caption: Poet Donald Lesley
Poet Donald Lesley, 17, is a senior at Kenwood Academy. This is the first year he has represented his school at Louder Than a Bomb, which advanced ...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:40
Caption: Epic Sound Slam Team
Social Damnation is a team piece performed by the poets of Epic Sound, the Kenwood Academy Slam Poetry Team: seniors Kristen Turner, 17, Rachel Smi...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:44
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Poet Faith Lloyd
Poet Faith Lloyd, 17, is a junior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. This is the first year she has represented her school at Louder Than a Bo...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:52
Caption: Poet Christian Palacios
Poet Christian Palacios, 17, is a junior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. This is the second year he has represented his school at Louder Th...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Whitney Young HS Slam Poetry Team
To Save a Monster is a team piece performed by the poets of the Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Slam Poetry Team: seniors Essie Linzy, 18, and ...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 03:02
Caption: Poet Ivery "Poison Ivery" Johnson
Poet Ivery "Poison Ivery" Johnson, 15, is a sophomore at Percy L. Julian High School. This is the first year the school has participated in Louder...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 03:44
Caption: CeeJay "Shock Therapy" Hannah
Poet CeeJay "Shock Therapy" Hannah, 18, is a senior at Percy L. Julian High School. This is the first year the school has participated in Louder T...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:33