"Will Small is not just a poet, he is a poet who pours his life into others. .."
JOEL McKERROW, Leading Australian Poet, Writer and Educator
JOEL McKERROW, Leading Australian Poet, Writer and Educator
WILL SMALL is a unique and sought after performance poet, writer and speaker. He has performed his work in schools, youth centres, prisons, bars, bookshops, backyards, churches, libraries, and other venues across Australia. Will is the author of All Things New, host of Man;Kind and Poetic Beings podcasts and founder of Lead by Story, helping organisations and individuals to communicate effectively from the powerful platform of story.
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"We’ve had Will in to do performance poetry workshops with Year 9 over the last couple of years. Each time I have been amazed by his ability to engage even the most recalcitrant and self-conscious students. It’s so exciting to see kids who have never loved poetry write their own meaningful pieces... and perform them in front of their peers! It’s why we keep asking Will to come back: he helps teenagers find their voices and use them powerfully. It’s an awesome thing to witness."
HANNAH GIERHART, Head of English, Wyong Christian Community School |
"Will creates, serves and communicates with a humble heart and with immense skill. He is truly present at events and masterfully weaves together themes from the whole conference throughout the carefully crafted words that he shares. His poetic reflections on society, faith and the human condition cause us to pause, to feel seen, to be challenged, to celebrate, and to move forward with hope. We can’t recommend him highly enough."
DAN AND ELLIE BEASY, Lifewell Conference Directors
DAN AND ELLIE BEASY, Lifewell Conference Directors
"The first time I heard Will speak I sat wide-eyed leaning forward with my mouth ajar! Nothing much has changed because his words smack of truth, heart and sober reality. Each time Will does his thing the crowd is right there with him; present - lingering in the moment. Lights switch on when Will gives complex ideas about social justice, faith and politics his poetic spin."
KRISTY FOX, Founder, Speaker, Designer, She the Change
KRISTY FOX, Founder, Speaker, Designer, She the Change
"Will Small is a talented and moving spoken word poetry performer. From the first time I saw him perform, many years ago, it was clear he had something special. I was not alone in thinking this — he has since won many poetry slams and impressed audiences all over the country, including at the National Poetry Slam Finals at the Sydney Opera House. Not only is his talent evident, but his passion for the written and spoken word is infectious, as proved by the numerous students and young people whose poetry has flourished under his tutelage and encouragement.”
Omar Musa. Australian Poetry Slam Champion and best-selling author of 'Here Come the Dogs'
Omar Musa. Australian Poetry Slam Champion and best-selling author of 'Here Come the Dogs'