Louder Than a Bomb 2013
Series produced by WBEZ
Just in time for National Poetry Month, Chicago Public Media (WBEZ-Chicago) presents the latest series of studio recordings featuring finalists from the 2013 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition, including the heart-wrenching "Found Letters to My Granddaughter" and the viral successes "Thick" and "Ray" - all under 3 minutes!
Founded in 2001, the annual "Louder Than A Bomb" teen poetry slam engages schools and community organizations from all over the Chicago area. This friendly competition gathers the best and brightest young writers (age 13-19) from throughout the region with the winners going on to represent Chicago at the national level. Each year since 2005, WBEZ has invited competition Finalists into our studios to record their work.
We present to you 24 new pieces (each just 3 minutes long), exploring themes of race and identity, sexuality and body image, free speech, religion, gun violence, politics, national and international affairs. Enjoy!
Additional Files
- NCME Case Study: Bringing Louder Than a Bomb to your station (NCME_EngagementGuideforProducers_2013CaseStudy-LTAB.pdf)
25 Pieces
Bought by KGNU Community Radio
- Added: Apr 12, 2013
- Length: 03:01
- Purchases: 1
Bought by KGNU Community Radio, KZYX, and KRZA
- Added: Apr 12, 2013
- Length: 03:09
- Purchases: 3
Bought by KGNU Community Radio, KRZA, and PRX Remix
- Added: Apr 12, 2013
- Length: 02:22
- Purchases: 3
Bought by KGNU Community Radio and KRZA
- Added: Apr 12, 2013
- Length: 02:41
- Purchases: 2
Bought by WJSU, KMXT, and NPR Illinois
- Added: Apr 25, 2013
- Length: 59:03
- Purchases: 3
