Generative workshop using “ facts” to build a poem.

Host Shockie G is a talented Spoken Word Poet, known for her captivating performances and powerful words. As the 2022 and 2023 Grand Slam Champion in Pittsburgh PA, she has proven her skill by winning multiple Slam competitions both online and in person. Her work has been featured in various publications, including Read or Green’s “Out Loud” LGBTQ Anthology and “American Graveyard” anti-gun violence anthology, Nymeria Publishing’s “Descendants of Medusa” Anthology, and her own self-published chapbook “Shattered Emotions Scattered Thoughts”.Shockie G recently released a full collection of her work “In Lieu of Flowers”, which promises to be a must-read for poetry lovers. You can catch her performing at Open Mics, Workshops, and other events that allow her to connect with communities and share her passion for spoken word.