"Slamming" is a unique style of
expressive poetry in which couplets, metaphors and rhyme schemes are
written, applauded and critiqued by students. Gayle's energetic poetry
addresses issues of self-esteem, violence and family love. Using words
as their most vital tool, students will be able to paint their own
"soul portraits." Gayle is the winner of the 1994 National slam Poetry
Award and has been featured on 60 Minutes. She was also named "Young
Audiences National Artist of the Year."
