The initiative began with Julian “Juelz” Davenport, a writer and poet, who draws upon his own life and experiences, and Jennifer Hendry, a librarian with the Milton Hershey School. They join Smart Talk Friday to explain how their partnership encourages young people find their creativity, expression and confidence.
Read MoreJuelz visit at the Milton Hershey School
Read MoreThis is a review of my 1st collection of poetry titled "In My Eyes" by the Poetry E-zine
Read MoreDuring Black History month, PennLive is paying tribute to the people who are helping shape what will someday be the history of the Black community in Central Pennsylvania.
Read MoreThis was one of Juelz features in The Burg Magazine Harrisburg PA
Read MoreThis feature outlines my work with the community and school system
Read More...In my society there’s choices of destruction—In variety, I always felt like the rules never applied to me. Harrisburg, PA native Juelz Davenport brings his life story and that of his peers to a series of poetic works, "In My Eyes," Volumes 1 and 2, "In My Little Eyes," and "Penned in Pennsylvania." Juelz, as his friends know him, speaks frankly about life on the street, behind bars, and about making a difference today. His forthcoming novel, "Who is Shawn?" details the life of a young man struggling to find his way on Harrisburg's toughest streets. Not only a poet and author, Juelz brings his story and unique teaching methods to schools and universities. He works with children and young people of all ages, to introduce them to creative possibilities for now, and for their lives. Juelz Davenport's works, his programs and booking information can be found at www.iamjuelz.com
Read MoreIn My Eyes By Juelz Juelz Publishing, 50 pp., $12.50 Review by Peter Durantine In the introduction to his book of 50 poems: “I believe this book can be used in so many different ways, but my main purpose in publishing it is to send a positive message to the youth who are just like me.”
Read MoreThe Midtown Scholar Bookstore is pleased to welcome local poet Juelz Davenport for a book signing on his new collection, PENNED IN PENNSYLVANIA. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale at the event.
Read MoreGuest poet Julian "Juelz" Davenport led our November workshop. As students talked to Juelz about the discoveries they made about the rich African American history of Harrisburg, Juelz shared his poems and talked to them about his experience growing up in Harrisburg, elaborating on how writing helped him recon with his past and embrace a better future.
Read MoreThis National Poetry Month, I invite you to explore the work of Juelz Davenport. You can learn more about him on his website, IamJuelz.com. He desires change and proposes words as the vehicle. He has shaped adversity into a career that matters and continues to build something real and rich for students in the Susquehanna Valley. He has ambitious plans for his poetry and brand, IME Vision. When storms approach, he’ll stand fixed. This writer has penned Pennsylvania into the ultimate shelter, a space for writers to seek solace, understanding, and connection.
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