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Louder Than A Bomb: Poetry Slams And Community Activism Create A Powerful Brew, Kristin Lems
Louder Than A Bomb: Poetry Slams And Community Activism Create A Powerful Brew, Kristin Lems
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Louder than a Bomb is the oldest youth poetry slam in the country, born out of Chicago's oral performance resources, including Second City. The article shares LTAB's beginnings, evolution, growth, and influence, and the author describes the experience of being a judge at the annual poetry slam.