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Facing Paper Tigers | Kaitlyn Wang | TEDxSaratogaHighSchool

369 views · Published 29 November 2018 · 10:50 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Kaitlyn Wang is a senior at Saratoga High School. First drawn to spoken word because of an open mic she attended as a sophomore, she’s experimented with writing and performing poetry. Her poems have evolved from simple limericks to confessional outbursts to more controlled, concise pieces. After recently realizing that she rarely reads international literature, she’s been especially interested in translated works. Although the spotlight once terrified her, performing poetry has helped her address her fears. She strives to keep poet Chen Chen’s words in mind: “My poems are braver than I am. But I am constantly trying to catch up.” Kaitlyn Wang is a senior at Saratoga High School. First drawn to spoken word because of an open mic she attended as a sophomore, she’s experimented with writing and performing poetry. Her poems have evolved from simple limericks to confessional outbursts to more controlled, concise pieces. After recently realizing that she rarely reads international literature, she’s been especially interested in translated works. Although the spotlight once terrified her, performing poetry has helped her address her fears. She strives to keep poet Chen Chen’s words in mind: “My poems are braver than I am. But I am constantly trying to catch up.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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