How to Write Spoken Word Poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo

Elizabeth Acevedo takes us back to writing class with an expert look at how to approach spoken word poetry: finding inspiration, getting it down on paper, and performing it for the world. Featuring an excerpt from Inheritance, make sure you’ve got a pen and paper handy before you watch this video - you’ll wanna take notes!
ABOUT INHERITANCE:
From the author of THE POET X, National Book Award winning and bestselling author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo brings her most famous spoken-word poem to life with INHERITANCE, embracing all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad-the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance. Featuring gorgeous full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins, this book is perfect for readers of any age.
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[@alexisbrantley87]

Elizabeth Acevedo is the greatest poet ever! I'm so thankful to read and get full inspiration from a wonderful woman like Elizabeth. When I read her work, I felt like she really understood my language when it comes to poetry and she sees straight through me how you're worthy of becoming and how brave you are at taking the first step. I'm inspired by your advice on spoken word and how to find the inspiration I need to perform poetry. Thank you Ms. Acevedo, you rock! Keep writing and spreading your kind, loving words! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Monotonoustita]

she is so sweet, she teaches you how to be confident with yourself

[@NatashaLeecole]

I always say you can find poetry in anything. Sometimes we just choose what we want make poetry out of. What’s poetic enough to us in that moment. What needs to be spoken about or released in that moment poetically… 💭

[@SevenUnwokenDreams]

Thank you for sharing these tips and that beautiful poem. It really spoke to me as a Latina with big wild hair.

[@francescakyanda9182]

I love this lady, she's good at that word magic, and tell us where the sweatshirt's from!

[@latrekistaboricuablogger7421]

gracias un montón (especially the part about seeking inspiration from being out & about - no habia pensando en eso). sending warmth from Borikén.

[@nanaamonoospdf2069]

Dope piece to start the video 😎💯💯

[@tianathesagegoddess]

That was good!!

[@inalegwuondoma2278]

God bless you and Jesus loves. Thank you so much this helpful.