Louder Than a Bomb 2007

Louder Than a Bomb brings you the 2007 finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam.

Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under additional materials). These pieces would work well aired independently or as a series in locally produced programming that is looking to add a youth perspective. The 2005 finalists are also available via PRX; this is debut series.

The Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam is now in it?s seventh year, bringing poets ages 13-19 years-old together in a safe space that emphasizes community building, education, and youth empowerment. By carrying on the rich tradition of oral storytelling and the spoken word, the 2007 Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam engaged over 400 youth participants representing nearly 50 schools and community organizations. The four teams that were invited to the final round, each presenting one group piece and four individual pieces, are presented here along with several individual competitors' pieces for a total of 23 poems.

Louder Than a Bomb is produced by Breeze Richardson and distributed directly to public radio stations through PRX.
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Louder Than a Bomb brings you the 2007 finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam. Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under additional materials). These pieces would work well aired independently or as a series in locally produced programming that is looking to add a youth perspective. The 2005 finalists are also available via PRX; this is debut series. The Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam is now in it?s seventh year, bringing poets ages 13-19 years-old together in a safe space that emphasizes community building, education, and youth empowerment. By carrying on the rich tradition of oral storytelling and the spoken word, the 2007 Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry... Show full description