Kay, Sarah (sera)

July 10-12, 2014
Leading Professional Development Workshops at the IBO Americas Conference in Washington DC!
This is Sarah’s third IBO Americas Conference, and her first time being part of the exhibitor’s hall! It is always a wonderful experience to meet enthusiastic educators and spend the day among like-minded folks. Thanks to the organizers.

July 2, 2014
Having a Book Release Show with Robbie Q. Telfer, Fatimah Asghar, and Jamila Woods in Chicago, IL!
Sarah loves these three poets with a fiery heart, and she was absolutely thrilled to get to perform alongside them at her book release show in Chicago. Much thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate, and deepest love to the co-performers. (B&W photo by Kriss Abigail)

June 29, 2014
Performing as the featured poet at the Green Mill in Chicago, IL!
The Green Mill is an institution: it’s where Poetry Slam was invented! (By Marc Smith!) It is always an honor to perform here. Much thanks to Marc and J.W. Baz for helping the show be a great success!

June 27, 2014
Participating in a Panel with George Watsky at Videocon in Anaheim, CA!
Seven years ago (Geez, 7?!) Sarah filmed for an episode of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and met a sweet guy named George Watsky who was also shooting that day. Seven years later, he’s a total rockstar rapper and poet, who hustles harder than anyone. The two don’t get to see each other very often because both tour incessantly, but when George asked if Sarah would fly out to VidCon to be part of a panel he was leading on Poetry & Online Video, along with some super talented poets and friends, Sarah was excited to go. It was great to see him, and she continues to cheer him on!

June 25, 2014
Delivering the Commencement Speech for Stuyvesant High School’s Graduation in New York, NY!
Sarah was asked to be the graduation speaker at this year’s Stuyvesant High School Graduation. There were ~4,000 people in the room, which made it one of the largest audiences she’s ever addressed. It was a beautiful space and a joyful celebration to be part of. Plus the view from stage was pretty unbelievable!

June 15-16, 2014
Participating and Performing at DNV GL’s Roundtable Discussion on A Sustainable Future!
DNV GL hosted a roundtable with leading sustainability experts in the DNV GL head office in Norway. The purpose was to explore pathways to transformation towards a
safe and sustainable future with a small group of exceptional people with different backgrounds and experiences, from different sectors, geographies and age groups. It was a great learning experience for Sarah, as well as an honor to perform an original poem on the S.S. Christiania on the Oslo Fjord! Thank you to Hanne and Cecilie, along with all the other organizers and participants.

June 6, 2014
Delivering the Commencement Address at Hathaway Brown in Shaker Heights, OH!
… And 131 miles and 15 hours later, Sarah made her way to the commencement at Hathaway Brown for their graduation celebration! Another gorgeous ceremony. Thanks to all!