In this week’s episode, we discuss the work of Cameron Awkward-Rich, who began writing at the age of 12 and continued on to become a beloved contemporary poet and essayist. 

He writes: “A lot of Slam Poetry is the perfect example of what an essay is. You have a hook, evidence, and all sorts of other things to present ideas.”

Nia also reads Cameron’s poem, “Cento Between the Ending and the End.” This poem is composed of language from Cameron’s friends and favorite Poets, including Danez Smith, Franny Choi, and the incomparable Lucille Clifton.

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