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The written word was never intended to go unspoken.
Edward has spoken at numerous churches, schools, and organizations regarding faith, writing, literacy, hope, and healing. Most events have a typical runtime of 60 minutes and include a full spoken word poetry set, stories, QA, and book giveaways. If you're looking for an engaging and encouraging poet for your next event, you're in the right place.
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Are you a podcaster? Edward is also available to team up on an episode of your show via the booking form below! Let's connect.
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Youth Camps
Middle & High School Assemblies
Coffee Shops
Youth Services
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Endorsements
Kimberly Phinney
Founder of The Way Back To Ourselves
Edward Holmes was a guest speaker and performer at TheWayBack2Ourselves.com’s Cultivate Retreat in the summer of 2024. He’s also a contributor and writer for The Way Back to Ourselves. He is also the host and creator of our spin-off podcast The Way Back Poetry Corner. Edward is someone who is full of embodied hope and faith and has a powerful story to tell for so many audience types. I highly recommend hiring him for podcasts, interviews, consultation, presentations, speaking engagements, performances, and any other creative endeavor that you can think of. Edward isn’t only a gifted artist and communicator, but he is someone I am proud to call a friend. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Kimberly Phinney, professor, author, and founder of TheWayBack2Ourselves.com
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Emily Stobbe - ELA Director Lafayette Preparatory Academy - STL
Edward Holmes was a dynamic and engaging speaker for grades 5th through 8th. He ensured that his presentation aligned with LPA’s vision of diversity, empathy, and commitment to reaching our goals through literacy. I would definitely recommend Holmes to other organizations and hope he will return to LPA in the future.
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Mark Pannebecker
Owner of Spine Indie Bookstore - STL
Edward Holmes is a welcomed artist at Spine. One senses his genuine love for what he does and what he promotes immediately upon meeting him. His dedication to his craft be it storytelling, inspirational, or spoken word is admirable, committed, and sincere. I wish him all the best!
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​Casey McBride
Dean of Students, Lafayette Preparatory Academy - STL
Edward was a HUGE hit.