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Meet the Facilitator

Hi, name is Cheree (stage name: Jereni-Sol) I am the founder and lead facilitator at Poetry on Demand Outreach LLC, I am dedicated to unlocking the artistic potential within each participant. My workshops are designed to inspire, engage, and empower individuals to express themselves through the beautiful art of poetry. I am so excited to host workshops for your participants! I understand that every voice is valued and am ready to dive right in!!

Education

  • Teaching Artist Certificate, May 2017 from Community Word Project (CWP)

  • Interned at P.S. 279 Captain Manual Rivera Jr. School with CWP teaching artists 

  • College Level Poetry Classes

  • Taught Poetry 101 to ESOL adult students at International Center in Manhattan

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Poet & Spoken Word Artist

  • Self-Published Artist, created "Poetry on Demand Anthology".

  • Work found in 9 different poetry anthologies. 

  • Became spoken word artist in 2015. Performed at Nuyorican Poet's cafe, Schomburg Museum, Bitter End Rock Bar, Bronx Museum & more!

Facilitator

  • With nine years of experience as a facilitator, I founded Poetry on Demand in 2015, hosting workshops in the Bronx through Meetup.com.

  • That same year, I expanded to collaborate with organizations under Poetry on Demand Outreach.

  • Today, I’m proud to have turned my passion into a business by establishing Poetry on Demand Outreach LLC

Anthologies

My work is featured in the anthologies in the list below! Publishers based in the Bronx, New York City, Oregon UK & India!

I self-published Poetry on Demand Anthology: Idea Inspired Dreams!

BX Writers Anthology vol.2: Celebrating the Bronx, by Josue Caceres. ©2023

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Poetry on Demand Anthology: Idea Inspired Dreams by Cheree Alexander-Velez & Eric Crichlow, ©2021

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BLEED: An Anthology by iiPublishing     

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Mind: A Poetry Anthology exploring mental health by Poet Spotlight © 2020

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Poetry Pills: A Prescription for Love by Paper Paints & Poetry, Janai V. © 2020

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Tangled Sheets: Poetry for Lovers by Austie M. Baird @2020

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BX Writers Anthology vol.1 by Josue Caceres. ©2019 

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Poetry Pills: A Prescription for Goodness by Paper Paints & Poetry, Janai V. © 2019

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Broken Hearts-Healing Words by Austie M. Baird @2019

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BX Writers Anthology vol.2: Celebrating the Bronx, by Josue Caceres. ©2023

My work is featured in this anthology; and I am on the cover! Are you able to locate where I am? 

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Facilitator for nine years

With nine years of experience hosting poetry workshops since 2015, I bring enthusiasm for creative writing and a passion for crafting prompts that spark inspiration. I specialize in assessing poems on the spot, offering thoughtful feedback, and drawing connections between participants’ pieces—an aspect of facilitating that I genuinely enjoy!

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Please click the button below to learn more about the History of Poetry on Demand!

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Spoken Word Performances

  • The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe 

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  • The Schomburg Center

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  • Bronx Art Space

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  • The Bitter End (Rock bar Soho NY)

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  • The Center's LGBT Open Mic Event (NY)

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  • Community Word Project: Teaching Artist: Graduation

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  • Poetic Affair: Open Mic (Lehman College)

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  • Bronx Native Shop (BX Writers Anthologies)

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  • 1002 Bar & Lounge (Featured Artist)

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  • Nabe Lounge (Harlem)​

Spoken Word Performances: Videos

Click the button's below to view past spoken word performances

(Friendly Note: Please be sure to turn your volume down before viewing videos, then gradually increase volume, as they may start loud upon playing.)

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