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: Christian Palacios
Poet Christian Palacios, 16, is a sophomore at Whitney Young; he competed in Louder Than a Bomb 2011 representing his high school. Villians gives ...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 02:49
Caption: Malcolm London
Poet Malcolm London, 17, is a senior at Lincoln Park High School and competed in Louder Than a Bomb 2011 as a member of team Youmedia Chicago. ...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 02:11