No Gravity 2: Volume 2

Francisco, Rudy K

ISBN 10: 1533381631 / ISBN 13: 9781533381637

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, USA, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: No Gravity 2: Volume 2
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, USA
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1533381631
• ISBN 13: 9781533381637
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: None

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Synopsis

In honor of national poetry month, during the month of April, poets across the globe participate in an activity called "30 for 30." It involves writing 1 poem for every day of the month. Rudy Francisco takes on the challenge each year and pushes himself to write a poem each day. After the task was completed, he published the poems in the form of a chapbook called "No Gravity." Part 1 was released in 2015 and this is the follow up. "No Gravity 2" is a collection of poems that cover a gamut of topics. It discusses love, heartbreak, culture, politics and family.

About the Author

Rudy Francisco is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry. He was born, raised and still resides in San Diego, California. At the age of 21, Rudy completed his B.A in Psychology and decided to continue his education by pursuing an M.A in Organizational Studies. As an artist, Rudy Francisco is an amalgamation of social critique, introspection, honesty and humor. He uses personal narratives to discuss the politics of race, class, gender and religion while simultaneously pinpointing and reinforcing the interconnected nature of human existence. Rudy Francisco seeks to create work that promotes healthy dialogue, discourse and social change. Furthermore, Rudy has made conscious efforts to cultivate young poets and expose the youth to the genre of Spoken Word Poetry via coaching, workshops and performances at preparatory schools and community centers. Rudy has also received admiration from institutions of higher education. He has conducted guest lectures and performances at countless colleges and universities across the nation. Rudy Francisco has shared stages with prominent artists such as Gladys Knight, Jordin Sparks, Musiq Soul Child, and Jill Scott. He is also the co-host of the largest poetry venue in San Diego, competes in domestic and international poetry slam competitions and had the honor of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Ultimately, Rudy's goal is to continue to assist others in harnessing their creativity while cultivating his own. Rudy Francisco is the 2009 National Underground Poetry Slam Champion, 2010 Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and appeared on TV One s Verses and Flow