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Liberation is Lit Podcast
Welcome to the Liberation is Lit podcast, where the power of storytelling meets the force of social change! In this podcast, we believe in the profound impact of stories – stories that amplify voices, challenge norms, and foster understanding.
Whether you're a literature enthusiast, an advocate for social justice, or simply someone who believes in the transformative power of stories, you're in the right place. Tune in, and let's embark on a journey together – one where every story has the potential to change the world.
Liberation is Lit Podcast
Whole Enough to Enjoy (with Jennifer Bartell Boykin)
In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Bartell Boykin, the City of Columbia Poet Laureate. Jennifer discusses her work as a writer, focusing on her personal experiences growing up as a Black woman in the rural South and capturing the stories of her ancestors. She highlights her role as Poet Laureate, her involvement in advocating for students' rights, particularly through the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO), and the challenges faced with book bans and censorship. The episode provides insight into Jennifer’s literary influences and current reads, while emphasizing the importance of community engagement and starting small in activism.
00:00 Introduction to the Liberation Slip Podcast
00:36 Meet Jennifer Bartell Boykin: Columbia's Poet Laureate
03:27 Balancing Roles: Poet Laureate, Teacher, and Advocate
04:27 The Power of Rest and Commissioned Poems
07:05 Youth Engagement and Creative Writing
14:23 DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
20:18 Book Recommendations and Personal Reads
26:59 Self-Care and Community Impact
31:07 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events
Jennifer’s Books
Books Mentioned in this Episode
Spectral Evidence by Gregory Pardlo
Rain Rising by Courtne Comrie
Rain Remembers by Courtne Comrie
How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill edited by Jericho Brown
Cuckoo’s Flight by Wendy Orr
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Out of My Heart by Sharon Draper
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
Where to Find Jennifer
JenniferBartellpoet.com
https://www.instagram.com/columbiapoet/
https://www.facebook.com/columbiapoet
https://www.instagram.com/jennibb55/
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