Sarah Kay
Poet & Educator | Inspiring Authentic Self-Expression
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Sarah Kay is a renowned poet, educator, and TED speaker. As the founder of the nonprofit Project V. O.
I. C. E.
, she has introduced poetry to hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. Kay's acclaimed poetry collections, including 'B' and 'No Matter the Wreckage,' have earned her a Pushcart Prize and numerous accolades. With a background in teaching at schools like Brown University, her talks inspire audiences to find their authentic voices and share their stories.
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"A Bird Made of Birds"
"The universe has already written the poem you were planning on writing," says Sarah Kay, quoting her friend, poet Kaveh Akbar. Performing "A Bird Made of Birds," she shares how and where she finds poetry. (Kay is also the host of TED's podcast "Sincerely, X." Listen on the Luminary podcast app at luminary.link/ted)
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| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED2019 | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| TEDxEast 2011 | 2011 | |
| TED×2 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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