S h e S p i t s F i r e
She Is
Angela Drew is a mother, dancer, author, poet and self-proclaimed linguistic artist who has loved the rhythm of words for as long as she can remember. Born in Berkeley, CA, she began writing at age eight and has always understood that words have the power to soothe, stir, or solidify connection. She has played with the magic of storytelling ever since.
Angela is the current Poet Laureate of Modesto, CA and is the winner and first-place slam champion of Modesto’s 2021 ILL List 16 Poetry Slam. She has performed her spoken word poetry at an array of venues, just to name a few: Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Oakland, CA, Gallo Center for the Arts and The State Theatre, Modesto, CA, Brickhouse Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA, and Apache Cafe, Atlanta, GA – a landmark poetry lounge that is home to some of ATL’s finest creatives. She is the author of ElderBerry Wine, a children’s book written in poetic verse, that celebrates the beauty & majesty of our elders and the richness they bring by simply being a part of our lives.
Angela (a.k.a. She Spits Fire) is currently curating a spoken word poetry album, along with accompanying book, slated for release in December 2024. .
We must remember our stories and sing their glory, for they are transferrable, precious currency, to be shared and spoken…but they are ours, and ONLY ours, to tell."” - Angela
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