Amulet - Bayani, Jason

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Résumé :
Experience a powerful and insightful examination of life in America through Amulet, shedding light on the unique experiences of Filipino Americans and individuals of Asian descent. With grace and energy, Bayani's words flow effortlessly, encouraging deep reflection. For a decade, he has honed an arsenal of verses, carefully crafted and brimming with humor and political resonance. This book is a rare gem, unearthing the essence of what it truly means to be an American, an artist, and a Filipino. Diving into the heart of identity and culture, Bayani's words leave an indelible mark on your soul and inspire you to embrace your heritage with pride. Grab a copy now and join the journey of self-discovery and connection that awaits within these pages....

Biographie:
Jason Bayani is a Filipino poet from the Bay Area. A graduate of San Francisco State University for creative writing and theatre arts, Jason immersed himself in the highly-regarded Bay Area spoken word scene taking the SF/Berkeley Grand Slam championship in 2003.
Jason is also a co-founder of the Asian American spoken word collective, Proletariat Bronze, and is an active member and supporter of the arts in his community. He has been published in Ratapallax for their special feature Young Pilipino American writers. He has an MFA in creative writing from St Mary's.

Sommaire:
Jason Bayani is a graduate of Saint Mary's MFA program in Creative Writing. He is a Kundiman fellow and a veteran of the National Poetry Slam scene. His work has been published in World Literature Today, Fourteen Hills, Muzzle Magazine, and Mascara Review. He's a National Poetry Slam finalist and represented Oakland at the International World Poetry Slam. He is also one of the founding members of the Filipino American Spoken Word troupe, Proletariat Bronze. He has been an organizer for the Asian and Pacific Islander Poetry and Spoken Word Summit. His first book, Amulet, was published in 2013 through Write Bloody Press and has garnered acclaim in literary magazines such as Zyzzyva and Glint. He is currently the artistic director for Kearny Street Workshop....