Top 10 YouTube Videos for Emerging Poets by Non-Western, Non-White Writers:
- “How to Write a Poem” by Warsan Shire
- “The Art of Storytelling” by Fatimah Asghar
- “The Power of Poetry” by Joy Harjo
- “Reading and Writing Poetry for Change” by Rupi Kaur
- “Finding Your Voice as a Poet” by Ocean Vuong
- “The Importance of Authenticity in Poetry” by Safia Elhillo
- “How to Write from Your Life” by Chen Chen
- “The Craft of Poetry” by Terrance Hayes
- “The Intersection of Poetry and Identity” by Claudia Rankine
- “The Poetry of Displacement” by Kaveh Akbar
10 Videos from the Western Canon
These YouTube videos feature some of the most talented and inspiring poets from non-western, non-white backgrounds. They offer insights into the craft of poetry, the importance of authenticity and voice, and the power of poetry to effect change in the world. By watching and learning from these poets, emerging writers can expand their own knowledge and understanding of the art of poetry, and find new inspiration and ways of thinking about their own work
- “The Art of Poetry: Langston Hughes” by The Academy of American Poets: This video provides a comprehensive overview of Langston Hughes’ life and work, and is a great introduction to the Harlem Renaissance.
- “Poet Mary Oliver Reads and Discusses Her Work” by the National Endowment for the Arts: In this video, Mary Oliver reads and discusses several of her poems, offering insights into her creative process and the themes she explores in her work.
- “The Poetry of Derek Walcott” by the Poetry Foundation: This video features readings and discussions of Derek Walcott’s poetry, and offers a unique perspective on the Caribbean literary tradition.
- “The Life and Work of Sylvia Plath” by The British Library: This video provides a comprehensive overview of Sylvia Plath’s life and work, and offers insight into the cultural and historical context that influenced her writing.
- “Robert Frost Reads His Poems” by Robert Frost: In this video, Robert Frost reads several of his most famous poems, offering a unique perspective on his work and the way in which he approached the craft of poetry.
- “Poet Claudia Rankine on the Power of Language” by On Being: In this video, Claudia Rankine discusses the power of language in poetry and how she uses it to explore themes of race, identity, and culture.
- “The Poetry of T.S. Eliot” by The British Library: This video provides a comprehensive overview of T.S. Eliot’s life and work, and offers insight into the cultural and historical context that influenced his writing.
- “Adrienne Rich Reads Her Poems” by Adrienne Rich: In this video, Adrienne Rich reads several of her most famous poems, offering a unique perspective on her work and the way in which she approached the craft of poetry.
- “The Poetry of Maya Angelou” by The Academy of American Poets: This video provides a comprehensive overview of Maya Angelou’s life and work, and offers insight into the cultural and historical context that influenced her writing.
- “How to Query as a Poet” by Poets & Writers: In this video, poets and writing professionals offer tips and advice on how to effectively query literary magazines and publishers as a poet.
These videos provide a wealth of information for emerging poets, offering insights into the lives and work of some of the greatest poets of our time, as well as practical advice on how to navigate the world of poetry publishing.
Thanks for this. Really helpful resources as I continue to find new conclusions to where I find myself.
I truly hope so. I began teaching poetry earlier this year. “Teaching,” carefully guiding, really. I find it very important to share resources and others ideals on craft as we redefine our own time and again. I look forward to reading more of you content and am grateful for your visit!