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Kevin heronJones is storyteller. Through prose or through poetry; novel or short story. He writes and he narrates in the tradition of the ancient African griots who used stories and poetry to educate as well as entertain. A student of journalism and creative writing, he uses his arena to inspire and encourage creativity and a love of literature amongst our young people. Kevin grew up in Jane/Finch and Brampton. He has published three novels and three books of poetry. He has also been featured on six spoken word poetry albums and narrates novels and short stories through his Listen Fiction platform.
YA Fiction Reading and Presentation
Reading of Kevin heronJones latest work of fiction.
'How I got here' presentation
Slide presentation and talk about the novel's plot and themes
Literary games for Middle schoolers
Q & A Period
Spoken Word Poetry Performance
Poetry reading and reciting of selected poems from books and recordings
'How I got here' presentation
Q & A Period
Black History Month Presentations
Talk about equality
Poetry Performance
Celebration of African Achievements and African History
Q & A Period
Writing Fiction or Poetry Workshop: Finding Inspiration
Storytelling and Poetry for Beginners (Elementary school students)
Students are encouraged to create their own stories with coaching from Kevin heronJones
He assists students in finding possible starting points when attempting to write fiction and poetry
The Art of the Spoken Word (Secondary school students)
Exploration of writing techniques to be recited for live audience or podcast
How to Write and Perform Slam Poetry (Secondary school, College/University)
Learning how to write effective 3 minute slam poetry for competition
Urban Griots (College/University students)
Learning about African Griots and applying ancient inspiration to modern creativity
What You Think Is What You Are (Business/General public)
Self help workshop on becoming one's best self
Storytelling and Poetry for Beginners (Elementary school students)
Students are encouraged to create their own stories with coaching from Kevin heronJones
He assists students in finding possible starting points when attempting to write fiction and poetry
The Art of the Spoken Word (Secondary school students)
Exploration of writing techniques to be recited for live audience or podcast
How to Write and Perform Slam Poetry (Secondary school, College/University)
Learning how to write effective 3 minute slam poetry for competition
Urban Griots (College/University students)
Learning about African Griots and applying ancient inspiration to modern creativity
