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Joaquín is a poet, spoken word artist and award-winning teacher. Born and raised in the barrio of
East Dallas, his work captures the duality of the
Chicano culture and depicts the essence of barrio
life, writing about a youth existing somewhere
between the streets and the dream wanderings of
a boy who found refuge in a world of stories and
poems. For seven years, he has taught literature
and creative writing in a high school setting that
inspired a new collection of poems from the
classroom entitled Stand & Be Heard. |
Joaquin Zihuatanejo
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WRITINGS |
- Barrio Songs, book ©2003
- Collections dedicated to his biggest inspiration
to poetry…his grandfather, Salis C. Medina,
described as the only truly brilliant man ever
encountered, while he depicts the essence of
barrio life.
- Barrio Songs, CD ©2003
- Collections dedicated to his biggest inspiration
to poetry…his grandfather, Salis C. Medina,
described as the only truly brilliant man ever
encountered, while he depicts the essence of
barrio life.
- Of Fire and Rain, CD ©2007
- Writings encouraged from his classroom
teachings and learning experiences of students
encountered.
- Of Fire and Rain, book ©2007
- Writings encouraged from his classroom
teachings and learning experiences of students
encountered.
- Stand & Be Heard, CD ©2005
- Writings encouraged from his classroom
teachings and learning experiences of students
encountered.
- Di-verse-City, AIPF Poetry Anthologies**
- Published in 2004, 2005, and 2006 editions
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RÉSUMÉ |
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- HBO Def Poet
- National Poetry Slam Finalist
- Grand Slam Spoken Word City Champion 2004 - 05
- Dallas Poetry Slam Team member since 2004
- Ranked 2nd in the Individual World Poetry Slam 2006
- Austin International Poetry Festival feature
- Shared the stage with Saul Williams, E. Lynn Harris, Alicia Keys, and Maya Angelou among others
- Performances at University of North Texas, University of Texas in Dallas, Texas Woman’s University and many more
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