Ian Manuel - Poetry Behind Bars

Ian Manuel - Poetry Behind Bars

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker recounts growing up in Central Park Village, a place marked by violence, and committing a crime at 13 that led to a life sentence. Under Florida law, he was treated as an adult. In prison, he found solace in poetry, inspired by Tupac Shakur, and gained recognition among fellow inmates. He is now writing a memoir to share his story, having been released with the help of Bryan Stevenson. Despite losing his family during incarceration, he remains hopeful and faithful, believing his time has come.

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