Poets

Poets transform language into powerful emotional, historical and cultural expression. Through rhythm, narrative and lyrical truth, these literary voices inspire reflection and connection. From renowned performance poets and writing mentors to cultural storytellers and award-winning authors, poets use the power of words to spark imagination and share diverse perspectives.

Our top poets—including celebrated American poets, famous female poets and generational voices—deliver unforgettable performances and engaging talks for literary festivals, university events and creative workshops. They explore storytelling, introspection and artistic freedom, helping audiences find deeper meaning and personal voice.

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Christian Wiman Award Winning Poet & Memoirist Essayist Editor Critic Translator

Christian Wiman is Senior Lecturer in Religion and Literature at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music teaches at... Read More

Category: Authors , Religious Speakers , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
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$5,000 - $10,000
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Ellen Bass Poet and Author Who is Chancellor Emerita of the Academy of American Poets

Ellen Bass has a new book of poetry, Like a Beggar, forthcoming in February, 2014 from Copper Canyon Press. He... Read More

Category: Authors , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
San Jose, CA
$5,000 - $10,000
San Jose, CA
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Lorna Dee Cervantes Feminist, Activist Poet

Lorna Dee Cervantes is an award-winning Chicana, Native American (Chumash), feminist, activist poet who is con... Read More

Category: Activists , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
San Francisco, CA, USA
$5,000 - $10,000
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Poet E.L. Conrod Poet & Author

E.L. Conrod is a Canadian poet and spoken word artist. Her poetry reflects on love, loss, and the human experi... Read More

Category: Authors , Inspirational Speakers , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
Indianola MS USA
$5,000 - $10,000
Indianola MS USA
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Propaganda Poet, Political Activist, Academic & Emcee

Jason Emmanuel Petty (conceived May 27, 1979), better known by his stage name Propaganda, is an American Chris... Read More

Category: Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
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$5,000 - $10,000
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Roxy Azari Spoken Word Artist/Slam Poet; Activist on Social Change and Social Justice

Roxanna ‘Roxy’ Azari is an Iranian-American Poet, Performer, Writer and Educator who breathes and works toward... Read More

Category: Activists , Education Speakers , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
New York, NY, USA
$5,000 - $10,000
New York, NY, USA
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Yusef Komunyakaa Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet & Professor at NYU

Award-winning poet and lecturer Yusef Komunyakaa is well-known for his personal poetry concerning race, the Vi... Read More

Category: Authors , Creativity Speakers , Poets

$5,000 - $10,000
New York NY USA
$5,000 - $10,000
New York NY USA
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