The Gilded Cage is inspired on J’Tone’s childhood and coming of age in South Philly. Shared in six parts and written as a screenplay, this story is full of struggles, heartbreak, and hard times. It is a window into the life and times of immigrant families in the early 1900s.

The American City is the subject of the first section of this unusual collection an intense, meaningful combination of industry and emotion the commuters and the high-rise apartment dwellers have never seen. The poet goes to the heart of a great city, to the little people whose energy keeps it moving and alive. With tremendous force, with humor, with clarity and perception, he reveals the. . . Giant Man lined with copper nerves,Old Man river surges through his veins.

Maya Angelou’s unforgettable collection of poetry lends its name to the documentary film about her life, And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my arms,The span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl o...

The New Yorker is, of course, a bastion of superb essays, influential investigative journalism, and insightful arts criticism. But for eighty years, it’s also been a hoot. In fact, when Harold Ross founded the legendary magazine in 1925, he called it “a comic weekly,” and while it has grown into much more**,** it has also remained true to its original mission. Now an uproarious sampling of its funny writings can be found in a hilarious new collection, one as satirical and witty, m...

Only a life lived for others is a life worth while. -Albert EinsteinAll proceeds are donated directly to the Creative Writing Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.

How well do you know your noughties music? Do you think you can recognize a song from a single line of lyrics? If so, then this is the book for you! This eBook features 120 questions ranging from basic ones (to get you into the swing of things) all the way through to those that will have you scratching your head saying 'I KNOW this one!'. Perfect for all the family, this book is great fun for any occasion.

The second of five new books of unpublished poems from the late, great, Charles Bukowski, America's most imitated and influential poet –– 143 never–before–seen works of gritty, amusing, and inspiring verse.

A Roaring Comedy of Errors! A Pun in the Oven is a hilarious collection of absurd rhymes, clever wordplay, and groan-worthy puns that will have you laughing until your sides hurt. Discover the outrageous adventures of the formerly naked Emperor, the tragic tale of Clara the Clairvoyant, and a new twist on the classic "Eentsy Weentsy Spider" rhyme. This comedic masterpiece is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and appreciates the art of the pun.

Articles, poems, quotes dealing with life in general, past experiences and opinions.

Still Can't Do My Daughter's Hair is the latest book by author William Evans, founder of Black Nerd Problems. Evans is a long-standing voice in the performance poetry scene, who has performed at venues across the country and been featured on numerous final stages, including the National Poetry Slam and Individual World Poetry Slam. Evans's commanding, confident style shines through in these poems, which explore masculinity, fatherhood, and family, and what it means to make a home as a blac...

The dogs have their day in this collection of canine poetry from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of I Could Pee on This.The canine answer to I Could Pee on This, the beloved volume of poems by cats, I Could Chew on This will have dog lovers laughing out loud. Doggie laureates not only chew on quite a lot of things, they also reveal their creativity, their hidden motives, and their eternal (and sometimes misguided) efferv...

Hello teachers! We know you work hard. Besides ninjas, you have the hardest job in the world. Between the teaching, the testing, the grading, and the nurturing it’s difficult to seek out new materials for your classroom. We are here to help. As poets and teachers, we know the power of the spoken word in the classroom. All you have to do is attend a youth slam or find a clip of one online and you will see the positive impact modern poetry has on our young people. It is able to engage studen...