Urban Word NYC

Speaking of books (see last post), in order to celebrate the end of presales for Urban Word Teaching Artist @oye414 debut book of poetry, Catch A Glow - we’re giving away a free **autographed** copy to one of our followers! All preorders of Karl’s book are going to @themariafund to help the social justice fight in Puerto Rico. Leave a comment with three emojis and share this post for a chance to win. Contest ends at 11:59pm, Dec 11th.... Special thanks to Karl and @caligreenink for the donation. #books #reading #poetry #lit

#TBT When our first National Youth Poet Laureate and our other regional winners made a trip to the White House. @amandagorman @musicmannkosi319 @michelleobama

Our artistic director @mobrowne is dropping her new book #ChlorineSky on 1/12/2021. Check the link in her bio to pre-order your copy

We hope you all have a PHENOMENAL start to the week. This beautiful work of art is from @villanaart Still I Rise You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I'll rise. #mayaangelou

It’s Giving Tuesday! And we have a special message on why you should donate to support Urban Word NYC written by our new Interim Executive Director Shanelle Gabriel @shanellegabriel who has been a part of the Urban Word community for over 14 years. LINK IN BIO to read her letter on and ways you can contribute to support youth in NYC and across the country! #givingtuesday #donations #support #charity #nonprofit

Some of our youth poets will be joining the @aqe_ny telethon today! Don’t miss itbring love, energy, and a giving spirit Repost from @aqe_ny This Giving Tuesday we are celebrating 20 years of AQE by holding a telethon! Join us tonight from 4-8PM on Facebook live for a night of performances and celebration while we ask supporters to pledge $20 a month for AQE's birthday. Visit facebook.com/AQENY to tune in.... Use the link in our bio to donate to AQE this #GivingTuesday! See more