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Taylor Mali - Slam Poet

Taylor Mali is a four time slam poet champion and a High School Teacher in New York. His work blends attitude with Inspirational Storytelling in poetry form.

 

 

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What Do Teachers Make?

Taylor Mali's Most famous Sketch

The following poem is Taylor's most recognized. The first time I listened to it, I was blown away by his speaking ability and the intensity of his performance.

Warning: some mild language.
Taylor Mali on "What Teachers Make"
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What is Slam Poetry?

Learn about Slam Poetry and Competitions

Slam Poetry is poetry in spoken word format, often performed in competitions. Judging is done by members of the audience selected at random, often on a numeric scale.

The artform has its roots in Hip Hop but poets have wide ranges of vocal styles, culture, and delivery methods.

The two biggest youth Slam Poetry competitions are Youth Speaks and URBAN WORLD NYC which has over 500 youth contestants annually.

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Taylor Mali the Author

Taylor Mali Books of Poems

Want to read as well as listen? Taylor has released a book containing most of the poems in his first two CDs.
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Slam Poetry Live Performances by Taylor Mali

Can't get enough? Here are more videos of Taylor performing his poems live

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Listen To Taylor Mali

Taylor Mali Slam Poetry CD Collections

Take Taylor with you! CDs of Taylor Mali Performing Slam Poetry.
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Taylor Mali in the News

Slam Poetry News

Today's headlines in Slam Poetry
Video: Senior's slam poetry earns him a trip to DC
Literary listings
Thing to Do: Pittsburgh Slam Poetry Event is Tonight
Poetry Slam at DeWarenne Academy
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Taylor Mali Awards and Accolades

The feats and accomplishments of Taylor Mali

Taylor Mali

  • 4-time winner of the National Poetry Slam Competitions

  • Jury Prize for Best Solo Performance at the 2001 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival

  • One of the original HBO Def Poetry Performers

  • Teacher Advocate

  • Former President of Poetry Slam Incorporated.


Taylor's Mission Statement (Source):

I want to reform education in America from top to bottom. I want to be the individual responsible for making an entire generation of college graduates consider teaching before business or law school. I want to make it easier for smart, successful, and qualified people in their 30s and older to become teachers as well. I want to get America ready for an Education Tax if that's what it's going to take. But most of all, I want to be the spokesman for teaching's nobility, the poet laureate of passion in the classroom.

Slam Poetry Photo Sets

Pictures of Slam Poetry Champion

Here are a few pictures of slam poetry competitions:
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Slam Poetry Board

Others try their hand at slam poetry

Do you like slam poetry or have a poem you want to share?

  • Nov 27, 2010 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Poem on teachers...awesome!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 28, 2008 @ 10:05 am | delete
    5 Stars and Favored!
    Please consider adding your lens to the plexo at the bottom of Teaching from the Heart.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 13, 2008 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Lensrolled to Teachering from the Heart". Favorite and 5 Stars.
  • Crystal Hoyt Aug 17, 2007 @ 10:18 am | delete
    I am a bit intimidated to write to you after hearing your some of your skits but I do want to tell you after watching your videos I think you are amazing. You're funny and talented and after everything you say I think. I think about the meaning and then life. Keep doing what you do you're good atit
  • Forgiven Aug 15, 2007 @ 7:32 am | delete
    What a great lens! 5 Stars from me! Please visit my faithography lens when you get time and rate it if you would.
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