Louder than a Bomb

Every year, more than 600 teenagers from over 60 Chicago area schools gather for the world’s largest youth poetry slam, a competition known as "Louder Than a Bomb".   Founded in 2001, Louder Than a Bomb is the only event of its kind in the country—a youth poetry slam, http://youngchicagoauthors.org/performances.html

The structure of Louder than a Bomb requires kids to work together in teams, presenting, critiquing, and rewriting their pieces, as opposed to focusing on individual performances.  To succeed, teams have to create an environment of mutual trust and support. For many kids, being a part of such an environment is life-changing.

Chicago Program students viewed the passionate and inspirational film, LOUDER THAN A BOMB, and then met with Lamar Jordan, one of the stars of the film.  http://www.louderthanabombfilm.com/about-the-film.php

Jordan spoke about his experiences and shared some of soulful and inspirational poetry.