Taylor Mali
- January 4, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Taylor Mali |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 28, 1965(1965-03-28) |
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Taylor Mali Biography
| Name | Taylor Mali |
| Birthday | Mar 28 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Jane Lawrence Mali, H. Allen Mali |
| Spouse | Rachel Kahan , Marie-Elizabeth Mundheim , Rebecca Ruth Tauber |
Taylor Mali is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on March 28, 1965 in New York, United States. Slam poet, best is known as the author of What Learning Leaves and The Last Time as We Are. His poetry collections for slam comprise Icarus Airlines and Poems from the Like Free Zone.
He was a performer in concert with Beat poetry writer He performed with Beat poet Allen Ginsberg..
As a slam poetry performer, Taylor Mali has been on seven National Poetry Slam teams; six appeared on the finals stage and four won the competition (1996 with Team Providence; 1997, 2000 and 2002 with Team NYC-Urbana). Mali is the author of What Learning Leaves and the Last Time as We Are (Write Bloody Publishing), has recorded four CDs, and is included in various anthologies. Poets who have influenced him include Billy Collins, Saul Williams, Walt Whitman, Rives, Mary Oliver, and Naomi Shihab Nye. He is perhaps best known for the poem “What Teachers Make.” The popular poem became the basis of a book of essays, titled, “What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World” which was published in 2012 by Putnam Adult.
He appeared in Taylor Mali & Friends Live at the Bowery Poetry Club and the documentaries “SlamNation” (1997) and “Slam Planet” (2006). He was also in the HBO production, “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry,” which won a Peabody Award in 2003. Taylor Mali is the former president of Poetry Slam Incorporated, and he has performed with such renowned poets as Billy Collins and Allen Ginsberg. Although he retired from the National Poetry Slam competition in 2005, he still helps curate the reading series Page Meets Stage, held monthly at the Bowery Poetry Club. His chapbook, The Whetting Stone, won the Rattle Chapbook Prize for 2017.
He got married to Marie-Elizabeth Mundheim in 2006 and divorced her in 2012. He wed Rachel Kahan in 2013.
Taylor Mali Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Taylor Mali is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Taylor Mali 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at Bowdoin College and Kansas State University.
He was in a documentary film from 1997 named SlamNation.
Taylor McDowell Mali (born March 28, 1965) is an American slam poet, humorist, teacher, and voiceover artist.
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Who is Taylor Mali Dating?
According to our records, Taylor Mali married to Rachel Kahan , Marie- Elizabeth Mundheim , Rebecca Ruth Tauber. As of December 1, 2023, Taylor Mali’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Taylor Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Taylor Mali celebrates birthday on March 28 of every year.
What is the theme of the poem what teachers make?
The poem ‘What Teachers Make’ by Taylor Mali is about how teachers make a real difference in the world. Teachers make the students work very hard. They teach their parents be better parents. They bring valuable lessons and skills to the student’s life.
Who is a famous slam poet?
As a slam poetry performer, Taylor Mali has been on seven National Poetry Slam teams; six appeared on the finals stage and four won the competition (1996 with Team Providence; 1997, 2000 and 2002 with Team NYC-Urbana).
When was what teachers make written?
ISBN-13:9780425269503
Publication date:| 09/03/2013
Pages:| 224
Sales rank:| 181,966
Product dimensions:| 4.90(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.70(d)
What is the best slam poetry?
- 1) “Mama” by Emi Mahmoud. …
- 2) “Why are Muslims So…” by Sakila and Hawa. …
- 3) “Hair” by Elizabeth Acevedo. …
- 4) “Adrenaline Rush” by Rudy Francisco. …
- 5) “What Kind Of Asian Are You” by Alex Dang. …
- 6) “Fight For Love” by Andrea Gibson.