Taylor Mali was one of the original poets to appear on the HBO series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry. The author of two collections of poetry, What Learning Leaves and The Last Time As We Are, his work has appeared in anthologies and other publications including The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, The Idiot's Guide to Slam Poetry, Spoken Word Revolution, The Tampa Review, Pank, Taj Mahal Review, Cadillac Cicatrix, Spindle, and Paddlefish. He runs the Page Meets Stage reading series at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City. For more information, visit www.taylormali.com.

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In Taylor Mali's poetry, the notion that teaching doesn't require a classroom, nor being a teacher to impart wisdom, is explored with wit and clarity. Through entertaining and straightforward verses, Mali delves into the language of love and the love of language, showcasing the timeless truth that "He who dares to teach must never cease to learn." In the pages of The Last Time as We Are, the reader is invited to discover profound lessons that transcend traditional boundaries of education and touch the essence of human connection.