Kern Carter is an author, filmmaker, and educator celebrated for his captivating storytelling. With five books published, including Boys and Girls Screaming and And Then There Was Us, Kern has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following. Beyond his writing, he champions emerging talent by creating online platforms that provide a sup
Kern Carter is an author, filmmaker, and educator celebrated for his captivating storytelling. With five books published, including Boys and Girls Screaming and And Then There Was Us, Kern has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following. Beyond his writing, he champions emerging talent by creating online platforms that provide a supportive space for new writers to build confidence and connect in community. He is based in Toronto, Canada.
Nadia L. Hohn, B.A. (Hon.), B.Ed., M.Ed., M.F.A. is an educator, artivist, and award-winning author of several books for children including A Likkle Miss Lou and the Malaika series. Malaika’s Costume (2016) was the 2021 TD Grade One Book Giveaway. Her books Malaika, Carnival Queen (Groundwood Books) and The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories
Nadia L. Hohn, B.A. (Hon.), B.Ed., M.Ed., M.F.A. is an educator, artivist, and award-winning author of several books for children including A Likkle Miss Lou and the Malaika series. Malaika’s Costume (2016) was the 2021 TD Grade One Book Giveaway. Her books Malaika, Carnival Queen (Groundwood Books) and The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) (Orca) were released in 2023. Nadia’s upcoming books are Getting Us to Grandma’s (Groundwood Books, 2024) and Patty Dreams (Owlkids, 2025). She teaches elementary school and instructs courses on writing for children at postsecondary institutions.
Our first open mic in October 2023 was such a success, we're making it a recurring part of the show! If you want to touch the mic (one poem each, 5 min. maximum, unless the poems are less than two minutes each, then two poems is acceptable), our sign-up sheet opens at 6:30 pm, with the open mic beginning at 7 pm SHARP. First come, first s
Our first open mic in October 2023 was such a success, we're making it a recurring part of the show! If you want to touch the mic (one poem each, 5 min. maximum, unless the poems are less than two minutes each, then two poems is acceptable), our sign-up sheet opens at 6:30 pm, with the open mic beginning at 7 pm SHARP. First come, first served, limited slots available. Let's hear you SPIT YOUR FIRE!
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