Sarah Kay is an American poet, known in particular for her spoken word poetry. She was born in 1988 and has founded a group called V.O.I.C.E, which seeks to educate people using spoken word poetry. Kay has performed spoken word poetry herself for many years, having competed in many competitions and poetry jams.
Kay's most famous poem is called "B (If I Should Have a Daughter)." This spoken word poem was performed by Kay on TED in 2011 and has been praised by critics and audiences alike. In this moving poem, she writes as a mother giving advice to her daughter. It is a poem many women can relate to, covering themes such as love, heartbreak, and inner-strength. Sarah Kay has also written many other poems, including "Postcards," "Dreaming Boy," and "Private Parts," which are also written to be performed.
