For Immediate Release: July 23, 2008

Teen Slam Jam will Rock the Oakland Public Library, Courtesy of Youth Speaks and BUMP Records

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( Oakland, CA)—Come hear what some of Oakland’s brave new voices have to say! The Oakland Public Library, BUMP Records and Youth Speaks present an end of summer Teen Slam Jam, featuring poetry slams by Youth Speaks and live music by young BUMP Records artists. This year’s Slam Jam takes place on Wednesday August 20, 2008, from 5 to 7:30 PM. It will be held at the Main Library-West Auditorium, 125 14th Street.

Youth Speaks is the nation’s leading nonprofit presenter of spoken word performances by young people. Its programs encourage creative self-expression with the aim of combating illiteracy, alienation and silence. BUMP Records also grooms young talent by providing training in vocal technique, writing, composing and producing music. Its students will perform original soul, R&B, reggae and hip hop songs.

For more information, call the Oakland Public Library at (510) 238- 7233 , or visit the Oakland Public Library’s Website at www.oaklandlibrary.org. To request sign interpretation or other accommodation, please contact the number above at least five working days prior to the event. The Oakland Public Library is a department of the City of Oakland.

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