{"product_id":"city-of-song-9781950380176","title":"City of Song","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCity of Song by Glenn North\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Song\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poetry collection by Glenn North, an accomplished poet and Cave Canem fellow whose work bridges literary excellence with cultural preservation. This collection represents the culmination of North's experiences as both a creative artist and cultural educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Poet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlenn North is currently serving as a consultant for Education and Community Programs at the Black Archives of Mid America while also pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He is a Cave Canem fellow, a Callaloo creative writing fellow and a recipient of the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award and the Crystal Field Poetry Award. Glenn provided the poetic narration for the award winning film short, \u003cem\u003eMay This Be Love\u003c\/em\u003e and did a guest appearance on the popular ABC family drama, \u003cem\u003eLincoln Heights.\u003c\/em\u003e He has shared the stage with many legendary African American poets including Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka. His work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eKansas City Voices, One Shot Deal, The Sixth Surface, Caper Literary Journal, Platte Valley Review, Kansas City Voices, Cave Canem Anthology XII, The African American Review\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Studies Journal.\u003c\/em\u003e He also collaborated with legendary jazz musician on the critically acclaimed recording project, \u003cem\u003eCheck Cashing Day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterary Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection comes from a poet whose credentials include fellowships from two of the most prestigious poetry organizations: Cave Canem, dedicated to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets, and Callaloo, the premier African Diaspora literary journal. North's recognition through the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award and Crystal Field Poetry Award further establishes his voice in contemporary American poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePublished Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorth's poetry has been featured in numerous respected literary journals and anthologies, demonstrating his consistent contribution to contemporary American letters. His interdisciplinary approach, including collaborations with jazz musicians and contributions to film, showcases the versatility and cultural resonance of his poetic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Spartan Press\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: March 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spartan Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493319184658,"sku":"9781950380176","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a25c500e-18ea-4a27-a662-a0d1f525e7f9.jpg?v=1730643421","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/city-of-song-9781950380176","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}