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BOOK LOVERS SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKERS ON STRIKE

A “Read In” was held yesterday afternoon in front of the Toronto Reference Library.  About 100 people attended to support library workers on strike. Most folks had a book by their favorite Canadian author in hand.  I brought Rising With … Continue reading

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TALKING WITH TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKERS ON STRIKE

The Toronto Public Library has been essential in my life.  My mom started taking me to the library when I was 8 months old. I participated in programs such as puppet shows, art classes, computer tutorials, readings, and of course … Continue reading

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MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM PERFORMS “HEADLINE”

Walking down Bathurst St. two weeks ago I was stopped by a guy I vaguely recognized.   “You’re Jorge, right?” said a man walking in the opposite direction.  “You went to UofT?” After a short conversation where I found out … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH ARAB-CANADIAN MUSICIAN DANNY GEORGI AKA MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM

Danny Georgi is Maintenance Request Form, a one man band who has recently released an 11 song album of songs crossing multiple genres: Maintenance Request Form. In the live environment he reinterprets those songs by playing them alone, looping guitar … Continue reading

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MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM

Maintenance Request Form By Danny Georgi Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos As Danny Georgi poured milk in his coffee I noticed his tattoo on his left arm.  The word “Mom” was surrounded by a red heart; a sweet statement.  “I … Continue reading

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IT’S MY FIRST VLOG!!! #1 OF MY NEW SERIES: “FREE BOOKS”

This is my first VLOG (video blog post).   I’ve seen book VLOGS on YOUTUBE but never thought of doing my own.   With all the free books I get I thought why not VLOG about them and show the … Continue reading

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FREE BOOKS!!!

Free Books!!! By Jorge Antonio Vallejos My friend Marcia pointed at her two shelves and said, “Take anything you want.”  Music to my ears!  If you are a regular reader of blackcoffeepoet.com you know that I love books.  But there … Continue reading

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ARAB POET ADAM ABBAS READS HIS POETRY

Reading Adam Abbas’ chapbook A State, A Statue, A Statute was challenging and fun.   His interview was one of the best I’ve done. Enjoy Adam Abbas reading his poems. See the Black Coffee Poet YOUTUBE Channel for 101 videos of … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH ARAB POET ADAM ABBAS

Adam Abbas is an author of literary fiction and the poetry chapbook A State, A Statue, A Statute. Adam has been a featured poet at the Plasticine Poetry Series, the Underdog Poets Academy, the InkTank launch reading and the Secret … Continue reading

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A STATE, A STATUE, A STATUTE

A State, A Statue, A Statute By Adam Abbas Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Alabaster marbles carry blood inside. Alabaster marbles carry blood inside. Alabaster marbles carry blood inside. I can still hear Adam Abbas’ deep voice as he read … Continue reading

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