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Bigger Than They Appear Reading summary (Part 1)

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In 2012, the Lexington Public Library recorded and produced a reading held at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. This event featured readings from Bigger Than They Appear: Anthology of Very Short Poems.

For the full list of videos, click here.

The poets were asked to read one of their poems as well as someone else’s. Below are the poets, the time stamp where they appear in the video, and the poems they read. The emcee is Katerina Stoykova-Klemer.

NOTE: The anthology was dedicated to the Memory of Mark Russell Brown. In this video, Katerina discusses who he was at 08:59 and a poem of his is read by K. Nicole Brown.

Teen Howl #48

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The Carnegie Center in the spring

The Carnegie Center’s back door.

This month’s Teen Howl will take place on December 3rd at 6pm at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. According to Elizabeth Beck, “We are featuring ALL Teen Howl poets”.

Teen Howl was founded in 2011 by Elizabeth Beck and Jay McCoy as a chance for the under-21 crowd to have their own venue for poetical self-expression. Named after Allen Ginsberg’s poem, the first meetings actually included readings from “Howl“. Teen Howl normally takes place at the Morris book shop.

The mission of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is to empower “people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts” (source). Street parking is available anywhere along Gratz Park (except along yellow lines), and guests may also get a parking pass at the front desk for designated Transylvania University parking lots.

When: Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 @ 6pm
Where: The Carnegie Center
251 W. Second St.
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-4175 ext. 21

Teen Howl #39 featuring Jiv Johnson

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Tonight’s Teen Howl Poetry Series will feature the work of Jiv Johnson.

Teen Howl was created by Elizabeth Beck and Jay McCoy to give younger voices a stage and an audience. All are welcome, although the open mic is designed for the under-21 crowd.

When: Thursday, February 5, 2015 @ 6pm
(open mic sign-ups begin at 5:45pm)
Where: the Morris book shop
882 E. High St.
Lexington, KY 40502

Teen Howl #38 featuring John Newton

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Teen Howl 38 with John NewtonTeen Howl is an opportunity for the under-21 poetry-lovers to share their love of the medium. Teen Howl is the first Thursday of every month (except when the first Thursday is some sort of holiday, or something) at 6pm at the Morris book shop. This week’s featured poet is John Newton.

When: Thursday, January 8, 2015 @ 6pm
Where: the Morris book shop
882 E. High St.
Lexington, KY 40502

The Teen Howl Poetry Series was started by Elizabeth Beck and Jay McCoy to showcase and celebrate Lexington’s teen poets. And if you’re over 21, that’s okay: there’s always room!

Thanksgiving Poems from Accents

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We want to give thanks to the brilliant voices that Accents has published over the years. We are also thankful of the wonderful people who have contributed their poems, whether through contests or as a part of Lexington Poetry Month.

Below are some Thanksgiving-themed poems from our amazing Accents family.

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Teen Howl #35 featuring Aidan Ziliak

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10631280_10152728379678493_4195328665903015469_oTonight’s Teen Howl Poetry Series will feature teen poet Aidan Ziliak.
The reading starts at 6pm at the Morris book shop. Open mic sign-ups start at 5:45.

As always, the event will be hosted by founders Elizabeth Beck and Jay McCoy.

When: Thursday, October 9, 2014 @ 6pm
Where: the Morris book shop
882 E. High St.
Lexington, KY 40502

Facebook Event page
Teen Howl Group page

Teen Howl 34 w/ Madison Miller & Bianca Spriggs

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Teen Howl 34Tonight’s Teen Howl Poetry Series will feature teen poet Madison Miller. The reading starts at 6pm at the Morris book shop. Open mic sign-ups start at 5:45.

Also, Bianca Spriggs will read as a special guest, and, as always, the event will be hosted by founders Elizabeth Beck and Jay McCoy.

When: Thursday September 4
Where: the Morris book shop
882 E. High St.
Lexington, KY 40502

Facebook Event Page
Teen Howl group page