On the tongues of spoken-word poetry aficionados nationwide you will hear the name of author, poet and motivational speaker, Redstorm, the winner of Chicagos Best New Poet Award (2004)
CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) September 3, 2004 -– On the tongues of spoken-word poetry aficionados nationwide you will hear the name of author, poet and motivational speaker, Redstorm, the winner of Chicagos Best New Poet Award (2004), who will be featured on, Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry (HBO Television; September 19, 2004, 11:00PM Eastern). Redstorms appearance on HBO coincides with the release of his book Finder of Lost Souls" (EbonyEnergy Publishing, ISBN: 0-9755092-2-5), the book launch and signing will be on September 11th at Borders in Beverly, 95th street in Chicago at 4:00PM.
The Chicago Sun-Times venerates, Redstorm is to poetry, what John the Baptist was to Jesus, a purifier. His words leave no stone unturned." Red Storm is beyond buzz-worthy! His words are a testament of all people in struggle. He's a true wordsmith." Commented Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam; and Stan Lathan, of Simmons Lathan Entertainment & Media Group states, Red Storm spits the truth. He is truly a Def Poet."
Born Darren Redmond, Redstorms poetry is not only urban observations, but from the authors thirteen-year prison experience. Born and raised on the Eastside of Chicago, 79th Street, where he still resides, Redstorm attended Horace Mann Elementary and South Shore High School. Many wonder how such a gifted writer who came from a solid foundation end up in prison. Well, Redstorm simply chose at the time to run the gritty Chicago streets and became involved with gangs and drugs at an early age.
Since his release from prison in July 2002, Redstorm has taken the poetry scene, literally, by storm! He has since performed across the nation, his image and poetry was utilized in a television PSA for The Cease Fire Program/Chicago Police Department; he has appeared at the National Hip-Hop Summit Chicago 2004; and visited a number of universities and schools including: Howard University Youth Symposium, North Eastern University, South Shore High School and Hyde Park High School. Redstorm has also made it a poignant duty to assist in reforming drug addicts and gangsters; by visiting institutes such as Hull House Drug Prevention Center, the Juvenile Detention Center and the Cook County Department Of Corrections Div. #2.
Redstorm is available for interviews, poetry readings, educational lectures and book club meetings. To request a review copy of Finder of Lost Souls," send email request to: acm@acmpr.com .
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