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The 2013 National Poetry Slam is coming to Boston in August!

The world's largest poetry slam kicks off in Boston on August 12, with competition, showcases, and workshops continuing from August 13-17. Check out all the details at nationalpoetryslam.com!

Upcoming Shows

    Ross Hickerson, Nebraska poet.
  • Cantab Feature for Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Ross Hickerson
    Omaha, Nebraska poet Ross Hickerson features. Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.
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SlamCenter: the World’s First Slam Recap Podcast!


Get your slam fix at SlamCenter with Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell. Now ramping up with local team slams, this sports-style podcast will provide full coverage at NPS 2013.

Announcing the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team!


Ed Wilkinson, Omoizele Okoawo, Jade Sylvan, Nora Meiners, and Sean Patrick Mulroy will represent the home team at the 2013 National Poetry Slam, right here in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville this August!Check out nationalpoetryslam.com for more info on the tournament, or see the team's bio page for more information on this amazing fivesome.

2013 IWPS Representative: Bobby Crawford


Bobby Crawford
, this year's World Qualifier winner, will represent the Boston Poetry Slam in October at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam in Spokane, Washington.

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