Louder Than a Bomb 2010

Just in time for National Poetry Month, Chicago Public Radio is thrilled to distribute a series of studio recordings featuring the finalists of the 2010 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition. For the sixth year, Chicago Public Radio invited competition finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam, hosted by Young Chicago Authors, to record their performance pieces in our studios. We present to you 24 pieces (all under 3 minutes.) Enjoy!

Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under additional files.) Over the past few years, over twenty pieces from previous collections have broadcast on stations across the country, including Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM). LTAB2010 pieces work well aired independently (perfect for filling a few minutes of time after a thematically-related piece or interview) or as a series in locally produced programming seeking to add a youth perspective. This is the 2010 LTAB series debut.

The Young Chicago Authors Louder Than a Bomb teen poetry slam is now in it's tenth year. LTAB brings 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 2010 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition engaged over 400 young writers representing more than 40 schools and community organizations. We present here the final four teams in the poetry slam, each presenting one group piece and four individual pieces, as well as all six indy poets who competed in the final round.

Louder Than a Bomb is produced by Breeze Richardson, presented by Chicago Public Radio, and distributed directly to public radio stations through PRX.
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Just in time for National Poetry Month, Chicago Public Radio is thrilled to distribute a series of studio recordings featuring the finalists of the 2010 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition. For the sixth year, Chicago Public Radio invited competition finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam, hosted by Young Chicago Authors, to record their performance pieces in our studios. We present to you 24 pieces (all under 3 minutes.) Enjoy!Each piece included in the series is a titled performance piece. Without introduction, a template for host-introduction is offered here (under additional files.) Over the past few years, over twenty pieces from previous collections have broadcast on stations across the country, including Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM).... Show full description