In case you, like me, missed Sylvia Vardell’s fantastic series of clips from the ALA Poetry Blast (organized and hosted by Marilyn Singer and Barbara Genco), I’m posting links here. She shared the text of Marilyn’s lovely introduction for each poet along with a brief video clip to give you a taste of the work presented. Brilliant!
Last week, I posted links to Sylvia’s posts about Stephanie Calmenson, Kristine O’Connell George, and Joyce Sidman.
Here are links to the next three featured poets:
Nikki Grimes – reading a poem from her new work, Planet Middle School
Mike Artell – reading a hysterical poem from a work in progress
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer – reading from Steady Hands
These video clips are so fantastic. I’m a huge fan of Nikki’s and Tracie’s, and now I’ve got to seek out Mike’s work, too! Thank you, Marilyn and Barbara, for this wonderful event, and Sylvia, for highlighting it and sharing clips for those of us unable to attend.
P.S. The Poetry Friday Roundup is with Tabatha at The Opposite of Indifference. Have fun!