Slam!

SLAM! brings together the top winners and finalists of the 2024 Kinsman Poetry Slam, a vibrant showcase of BIPOC and underrepresented poets from every corner of the globe. This dynamic collection pulses with raw emotion and unfiltered truth, as each poet tackles hard-hitting themes of culture, resilience, passion, and justice. Through evocative rhythms and masterful form, the featured poets deliver verse that is both deeply personal and profoundly universal. From confronting the realities of systemic oppression to celebrating the richness of cultural heritage, SLAM! is a bold testament to the power of poetry as a force for change. Each piece invites readers to listen with their hearts, challenging them to engage with the words that echo far beyond the page.

This collection will leave you captivated, inspired, and eager for more. This is poetry at its most electrifying-alive, unapologetic, and necessary.