Poetry Speakers

Verses of Wisdom: Expressions in Rhyme & Stories from Poetry Experts

List of Poetry Speakers

These inspiring poetry speakers have a unique ability to capture the human experience and translate it into powerful words that resonate with readers and writers across the world. The award-winning poets in this category are highly skilled authors, spoken word poetry masters, and popular slam poetry performers who use their voices for self-expression, social commentary, activism, and storytelling. Regardless of the venue or event, these dedicated and passionate artists of the written and spoken word can inspire and connect with a variety of audiences in meaningful ways.

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Jim Morris
(9 ratings)

Motivational Speaker Known For Entering MLB at 35; Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie" & Author, "Dream Makers"

Propaganda

Poet, Political Activist, Academic & Emcee

Amal Kassir
(2 ratings)

Syrian-American Muslim Storytelling Activist & Poet

Daniel Alarcón
(2 ratings)

Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Columbia University; Author Known for "At Night We Walk in Circles" & "Lost City Radio"

Apollo Robbins

Perception Expert, Sleight-of-Hand Artist, Emmy-Nominated Producer

Deborah Norville
(1 rating)

Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist; Anchor of "Inside Edition" & Best-Selling Author

Chelsea Handler

Comedian, Television Host, New York Times Best-Selling author & Advocate

Alfre Woodard

Acclaimed Actress, Political Activist, Emmy & Golden Globe Winner

Dennis Prager

Host of the Dennis Prager Radio Show, Co-Founder of Prager University, NY Times Bestselling Author & Columnist

Rita Dove
(2 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, Former Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress & Henry Hoyns Professor of Creative Writing

Marcus Lattimore

Poet, Poetry Teacher & Meditation Champion; Former Football Running Back for the South Carolina Gamecocks; Named All-America; NFL Draftee

Zoe Schneider
(1 rating)

Singer, Poet, TEDx Speaker & Entertainment Industry Professional

Kwame Alexander
(2 ratings)

Poet, Educator, Publisher, Emmy Award Winning Producer & New York Times Bestselling Author Known for "The Crossover"

Lee Mokobe

Internationally Published Poet, TEDx Speaker & Human Rights Activist; Creative Director at Vocal Revolutionaries

Sunni Patterson
(2 ratings)

Spiritual Musician & Poet

Robin Morgan

Award-Winning Poet, Author, Activist & Leader of Contemporary US Feminism

Suzanne Collins

Award-Winning Author of "The Hunger Games" Trilogy

Stuart Dybek

Poet, Fiction Writer & Professor at Western Michigan University

Staceyann Chin
(2 ratings)

Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & LGBTQ+ Rights Political Activist