Louder Than a Bomb 2011

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Just in time for National Poetry Month, Chicago Public Media (WBEZ-Chicago) is thrilled to distribute a series of studio recordings featuring the finalists of the 2011 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition.

For the seventh year now, WBEZ invited competition finalists from this nationally-renowned teen poetry slam, hosted by Young Chicago Authors, into our studios to record their work.

We present to you 22 new pieces (all under 3 minutes). Enjoy!


22 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: Nina Coomes
Poet Nina Coomes, 17, is a senior at Northside College Prep; she competed in Louder Than a Bomb 2011 representing her high school. Her piece, Pret...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 02:51
Caption: Sarah Bruno
Poet Sarah Bruno, 18, is a senior at Walter Payton College Prep and competed in Louder Than a Bomb 2011 as a member of team Youmedia Chicago. Expl...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 02:46