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Download or read book Slam Poets written by Martha Hubbard and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spoken word poetry has a long history both in the United States and far beyond its borders. Oral traditions have been part of numerous cultures. Today, some people make a living as slam poets. Competing in poetry slams can be a rewarding experience. It may even lead some poets to full-time careers as poets, authors, or teachers. Part of the series They Do That for a Living?, Slam Poets explores the history of this unusual career, what it takes to join it, and where it can take participants in the future.