Poetry Speakers

Verses of Wisdom: Expressions in Rhyme & Stories from Poetry Experts

List of Poetry Speakers

These inspiring poetry speakers have a unique ability to capture the human experience and translate it into powerful words that resonate with readers and writers across the world. The award-winning poets in this category are highly skilled authors, spoken word poetry masters, and popular slam poetry performers who use their voices for self-expression, social commentary, activism, and storytelling. Regardless of the venue or event, these dedicated and passionate artists of the written and spoken word can inspire and connect with a variety of audiences in meaningful ways.

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Joan Lunden
(12 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Jacqueline Novogratz
(1 rating)

Social Entrepreneur Fighting Poverty, Founder & CEO of Acumen Fund; Author, "The Blue Sweater" & "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution"

Katty Kay
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Anchor; NYT Bestselling Author; U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC & MSNBC Contributor

Dennis Prager

Host of the Dennis Prager Radio Show, Co-Founder of Prager University, NY Times Bestselling Author & Columnist

Linda Ellerbee

Award-Winning Journalist & Television Producer; Breast Cancer Survivor

Barbara De Angelis

Best-Selling Author, Transformational Teacher, Relationship Expert

Jack Canfield

Best-Selling Author, Success Coach, Peak Performance Expert

Bertice Berry
(1 rating)

Sociologist, Best-Selling Author, Comedian

Zoe Schneider
(1 rating)

Singer, Poet, TEDx Speaker & Entertainment Industry Professional

Mohammed Bilal

Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Award-Winning Producer, Poet

Mark Victor Hansen

Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Chelsea Handler

Comedian, Television Host, New York Times Best-Selling author & Advocate

Cheryl Richardson

Best-Selling Author, Personal Transformation Expert, Master Certified Coach

Lee Mokobe

Internationally Published Poet, TEDx Speaker & Human Rights Activist; Creative Director at Vocal Revolutionaries

Cheryl Reibel

Author of "Resilience: Amazing Courageous Stories of Young Holocaust Survivors"

Ed Begley Jr.
(2 ratings)

Preeminent Environmental Activist; Emmy Award-Nominated Actor; Award-Winning Sustainability Authority

Shanelle Gabriel
(1 rating)

Internationally Acclaimed Spoken Word Poet, Lupus Patient Advocate & Communications Specialist

Aisha Fukushima

Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Facilitator, Vocalist & Founder of RAPtivism

Jim Morris
(10 ratings)

Motivational Speaker Known For Entering MLB at 35; Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie" & Author, "Dream Makers"

Sharon Creech

Newberry Medal-Winning Children's Author; Known for "The Wanderer" & "Love That Dog"; Education & Literacy Advocate