Joaquin Zihuatanejo

Joaquin Zihuatanejo (born 1971 in Dallas, Texas) is an award-winning American slam poet and teacher. In 2004, Zihuatanejo competed in the National Poetry Slam as part of the Dallas Poetry Slam team, which placed third.[1] He also appeared on HBO's Def Poetry in 2005.[2] In 2008, he won the Individual World Poetry Slam and was the winner of the World Cup of Poetry Slam in 2009.[2] Currently, Zihuatanejo resides near his hometown of Dallas with his wife and two daughters.[2] Outside of poetry, Zihuatanejo taught English and creative writing for seven years.[2]

Zihuatanejo is a regularly visits Middle and High Schools like New Tech High and Coppell High School. One teacher, Danae Boyd says "Zihuatanejo is an inspiration to all of our students. He encourages them and shows them the true beauty of poetry."

Life and Death

Zihuatanejo was born in 1971 and it is unknown if he still lives.

References

  1. ↑ "Joaquín Zihuatanejo @ LivePoetsDotCom". Livepoets.com. 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Joaquin Zihuatanejo - artspeakspoet.com - Bio". artspeakspoet.com. Retrieved 2010-12-29.


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