More Than a Slam
June 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
More Than a Slam | Sat. June 27, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET | In-person
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Join us for More Than a Slam event celebrating the teaching and performance of spoken word poetry! You’ll enjoy spoken word by some of Philly’s top poets, a panel discussion on the impact of spoken word, and a reading from More Than a Slam by author and educator Cait Kay.
About the Author
Cait Miner Kay has been an educator in the School District of Philadelphia since 2008. A graduate of Temple University, she currently serves as a school-based teacher leader and spoken word poetry teacher at the Academy at Palumbo High School. Cait is also the co-director of Philly Slam League, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people discover the power of their voices through weekly spoken word poetry competitions. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband Matthew and her daughters Adia Sherrill and Bennu Jane. Her first book is More Than a Slam: A Guide to Teaching Spoken Word Poetry in the Secondary Classroom.