slam poetry: References & Edit History
Additional Reading
Slam poetry and poetry slams are discussed in detail in Gary Mex Glazner, Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry (2000): and Marc Kelly Smith and Joe Kraynak, Take the Mic: The Art of Performance Poetry, Slam, and the Spoken Word (2009), and Stage a Poetry Slam: Creating Performance Poetry Events—Insider Tips, Backstage Advice, and Lots of Examples (2009).
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media added. | Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| Noted where the original poetry slam took place and added a few slam poets who successfully crossed over to print. | Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| Article revised and media added. | Apr 09, 2024 | ||
| Links added. | Apr 19, 2023 | ||
| Media added. | Apr 06, 2018 | ||
| Modified title of Web site: Academy of American Poets - A Brief Guide to Slam Poetry. | Nov 30, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebExhibits - Poetry through the Ages - Poetry on Center Stage. | Nov 23, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Encyclopedia of Chicago - Poetry Slam. | Nov 23, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Academy of American Poets - A Brief Guide to Slam Poetry. | Nov 16, 2014 | ||
| New bibliography added. | Dec 23, 2013 | ||
| New article added. | Dec 23, 2013 |
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