Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Stickboy by Shane L. Koyczan Shane Koyczan. In a realm where poets rarely intersect with stardom, the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics introduced us to Shane Koyczan. With a collective “wow” across Canada and beyond, we found the poet of our generation. And we weren’t even looking for one. The world took notice when Shane’s influential, anti-bullying, To This Day Project video went viral in early 2013 with over 14 million views and counting. Powerfully engaging and authentic in attitude, his explorations are relevant to our times in the way that Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Downie and Leonard Cohen are to theirs. But unlike the musicians that he’s often compared to, poets rarely infiltrate pop culture. Koyzcan emerges in a new wave of 21st century poetry that dares to belong to the people and speak directly to them in their own voice. Shane Koyczan is not only a writer and spoken word virtuoso, but also a multi medium spoken word artist. His first published collection, Visiting Hours, was the only work of poetry selected by both the Guardian and the Globe and Mail for their Best Books of the Year lists in 2005. Destined to become a future classic, Visiting Hours is now in its third edition, and includes We Are More. The book remains in heavy demand and was the motivation for releasing Shane’s entire written catalogue in EBook formats. Koyczan followed up on the success of Visiting Hours with Stickboy, a novel in verse that chronicles the dark and lonely journey of a bullied child gripped by helpless rage. Koyczan shines a light into the bleak world behind some of the most incomprehensible acts in our culture, and also shows the healing power of love. Written for anyone who has ever been a child, Stickboy continues to be hailed by teachers, academics, and mental health experts alike for its deft handling of the subject of bullying. Shane returned to his roots with a collection of poetry titled, Our Deathbeds will be Thirsty, which was released in 2012. This book features the piece, To This Day, a poem about bullying that was made into a video by collaborating animators. That video, released in 2013, quickly received worldwide recognition by going viral on Youtube, receiving over a million views in a matter of days. It was released as a project to acknowledge and support national Anti-Bullying day. Since the videos release Shane has presented at TED Talks, where the audience leapt to their feet in applause. Sir Ken Robinson has listed that talk as one of his top ten talks on education. That TED Talk lead to him collaborating with TED- ED to create a classroom tool that provides teachers a way to discuss anti-bullying with students. Now this extraordinary work has been adapted into an equally moving and visually arresting book. Thirty international artists, as diverse as they are talented, were inspired to create exceptional art to accompany “To This Day.” Each page is a vibrant collage of images, colors and words that resonate powerfully with anyone who has experienced bullying themselves, whether as a victim, observer, or participant. September 2014- Shane’s latest and highly anticipated release, “Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To” is his first graphic novel. Encapsulating incredible imagery illustrated by Gareth Gaudin, Shane once again covers many beautiful and thought provoking pieces relevant to our time. “Troll” a poem about cyber-bullying and the challenges of managing and understanding this new breed of abuse by critically examining the deep and hurtful wounds of participating in this digital generation. “Silence Is A Song” graphic novel is accompanied by a collection of songs of the poems featured in the novel, an astonishing musical collaboration with Cayne McKenzie of We Are The City and Hannah Epperson. It was produced by McKenzie, Epperson and Koyczan; mixed by Aiden Knight, and mastered by Brock McFarlane (Hey Ocean, Marianas Trench, Hedley). The assembly of songs creates a dimension to Shane’s message that is carried through into the amazing visual art in the graphic novel and further into the video collection that will accompany this incredible body of work. Shane takes us from the page and further displays his talents as a multi medium spoken work artist in his latest collaboration with the Vancouver Opera on his novel in verse “Stickboy”. Shane takes on a new challenge as a first time Librettist as he transforms his work into the operatic drama, which will premiere at Vancouver’s Playhouse Theatre this October. Shane Koyczan however, is best known for his award winning spoken word performances. With his rhythmic verse in high gear, he navigates his audience through social and political territory with a furious honesty and a tender humanity that has brought audiences to their feet in New York, London, Edinburgh, Sydney, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, to name a few. He has received 5 star reviews for his performances around the globe. Winner of the US Slam Poetry Championship and the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, Koyczan is truly an extraordinary talent that has blown the dust off of the traditional designation “poet”. “Homer must have sounded [like this]… or Ginsberg or Kerouac.” – Amy Brown, The Lumiere Reader. Stickboy by Shane L. Koyczan. A Bruise on Light. A Bruise On Light. From Shane’s successful kickstarter campaign, the most successful poetry campaign in Kickstarter history, comes Shane’s newest collection of poetry, A Bruise On Light. Thank you to all backers for their contributions and support. Poems: A Letter To Remind Myself Who I Am|For Many|Chorus|Once Upon A Doing Time|Ending The Fast |Dear Icarus Harper|For The Loneliest City Rehearsal|The Heist|Red Lights Making Wishes|Tuesday|The Student |Dignified Man|Heaven Or Whatever|November|Getting In Line|Extinction|Insider|The Position|Pinned To The Dish|Weather Warning|Troll|How I Learned To Smile|Quiet Time|Being This| What You Haven’t Heard|Soundtrack|Proposal|Obedience |Shoulders|Favorite|What I Would Write On Your Body. Visiting Hours. (external links) Kobo|iBook|Kindle. Visiting Hours was Shane Koyczan’s first full-length collection of poetry. Originally published by Mother Press Media in 2005, which he co- founded, the book has since had three editions through House of Parlance Media. Visiting Hours is a compilation of poetry/spoken word pieces that delve into the intricacies of human emotion. Visiting Hours has been well received all over the world and was selected as one of the best books of the year by the Guardian (UK) and the Globe and Mail. This eBook version includes new poems. Poems: 6:59 am|Skin 1|Jason Bionic|Once Upon A Doing Time|Quiet Man|On My Back|My Darling Sara|2 Seconds|Visiting Hours|Math Problem|Thought Lines|Finally|The Ultimate Love Poem|Skin 2|Elephant Man|What They Never Told Me|Value|For The Woman|Tarot|Is It Me? |November|Ego|Diligence Man| Hatchets|Restaurant|Surprise|Hardship Man|Help Wanted|Skin 3|The Elephant In The Room|Fallout Man|Sketch|No Need|The Words You Have Written|How We Get Wrinkles|Move Pen Move. Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty. Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty. (external links) Kobo|iBook|Kindle. Featuring “ To This Day ” viral success with over 17 million Youtube views. “ The collection of poems speaks like a journey through each formative moment we’d forgotten we had: the monster under the bed and the intricate rules about how to overcome its powers; the ability to talk to girls or boys we liked; the fear of being bullied; our first experience with real anguish. ” – Litlive.ca. Poems: Swiftly|Atlantis|Spandex Won’t Save Us|To This Day|The Patriot|Communion|Apology|Blueprint|Prayer For The Someone Who Is Somewhere Dying|The Crickets Have Arthritis|What I Didn’t Get You For Valentine’s|Two-Year Summer|Let Me Go|My Neighbours Are Perfect|Powdered milk|The Bored Game|(W)hole|Instructions For A Bad Day|Swallowed|Shut Up And Say Something|Descendant|Circle|Inclusion|Bedtime Stories|Ellipses|This Is My Voice|Seer|Remember How We Forgot|Cinema|Menagerie|Tomatoes|More Often Than Sometimes|Post-It Note To A Self-Professed Jazz Genius|The Practical Applications Of Kindness|Abacus| To The Girl Who Tried To Give Me Advice|Stop Signs|Foreign Relations|A Sudden Misplaced And Selfish Wondering|Lighthouse|Time Difference|The Uncleaner| For My Years Of Service|Married Man|Pre-History|When I Was A Kid|Turn On A Light|For Instance|Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty|Toy|Crush. Shane Koyczan. To This Day : For the Bullied and Beautiful. Koyczan, Shane. Published by Annick Press, Limited, 2014. Used - Hardcover Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Visiting Hours. Shane Koyczan. Published by House of Parlance Media, Inc., 2005. Used - Softcover Condition: As New. Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Matthew Bowen (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Bis heute: 1 CD. Koyczan, Shane: Published by Silberfisch,, 2015. Used Condition: Gut. Audio CD. Condition: Gut. CD - 13332 MP-OM67-G485 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 141. HASTA EL DIA DE HOY. Koyczan, Shane. Published by Loqueleo 0, N/A, 2014. New - Softcover Condition: New. Condition: New. Language: Spanish. Brand new Book. Inconvenient Skin/ Nay�ht�wan Wasakay. Koyczan, Shane L. Published by Theytus Books, 2021. Used - Softcover Condition: As New. Condition: As New. S�nchez, Joseph M.; Logan, Jim (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Stickboy. Shane L. Koyczan. Published by Mckellar and Martin, 2012. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Inconvenient Skin / Nay�ht�wan Wasakay (Hardback or Cased Book) Koyczan, Shane L. Published by Theytus Books 5/28/2019, 2019. New - Hardcover Condition: New. Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. S�nchez, Joseph M.; Logan, Jim (illustrator). Inconvenient Skin / Nay�ht�wan Wasakay. Book. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Stickboy. Shane L. Koyczan. Published by Stickboy Press, 2014. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. To This Day. Shane Koyczan. Published by Walker Books Ltd, 2014. Used - Hardcover Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good. 1623767265. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Stickboy. Koyczan, Shane. Published by House of Parlance Media Inc., 2008. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good. John Rummen (illustrator). More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. To This Day. Koyczan, Shane. Published by Walker Books, London, 2014. Used - Hardcover Condition: Fine. Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. A spoken word poem about bullying illustrated by thirty artists from around the world. Silence is a Song I Know All The Words To. Koyczan, Shane; Gaudin, Gareth; Smith, Jim. Published by Stickboy Press, 2014. Used - Hardcover Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good. Signed by the illustrator Gareth Gaudin. Help Wanted. Shane L. Koyczan. Published by FyreFly Press, Berkeley, 2000. First Edition Signed. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Author's second book. First edition, first printing. Staple-bound chapbook, cardstock covers. 24pp. Near Fine- or Very Good+ condition; wrap edges very lightly rubbed and worn. Inscribed by Koyczan to previous owner on title page. Scarce title!. Inscribed by Author(s). Visiting Hours. Koyczan, Shane. Published by Mother Press Media, Vancouver, 2005. Used - Softcover Condition: Near Fine. Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Matthew Bowen (illustrator). First edition. First printing. Pp 108. CD in plastic sleeve bound in at the end of the book. A clean, unmarked copy in printed wrappers - appears unread. Printed label for The Griffin Trust on the inside of the upper wrapper. Visiting Hours (Signed Copy) Shane Koyczan. Published by Mother Press Media, 2005. First Edition Signed. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Matthew Bowen (illustrator). 1st Edition. About the book: Softcover. First Printing. True First Printing signed by poet on title page. Launch party card/invitation included, unfortunately, it has been used as a card, writing on back. Book is in near fine condition with mild wear. CD is in good condition. Appears to have been listened to. Additional photos available upon request. We're not satisfied unless you are. Signed by Author(s). Visiting Hours, a bruise on light, stickboy (All Three Volumes signed by Poet) Koyczan, Shane. Published by Mother Press Media, 2005. First Edition Signed. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Matthew Bowen (illustrator). 1st Edition. About the books: All are softcover. Visiting Hours and a Bruise on Light are First Editions, First Printings. Stickboy is a Third Printing. Visiting Hours and a Bruise on Light have never been read, however, there is a small piece of cover missing from Visiting Hours back cover. Stickboy has cornerwear. Visiting Hours is poet's first full length collection. Additional photos available upon request. Provenance guaranteed. We're not satisfied unless you are. Signed by Author(s). Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Shane Koyczan. Shane L. Koyczan (born May 22, 1976) is a Canadian spoken word poet and prose writer. Contents. Life [ edit | edit source ] Born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Koyczan grew up in Penticton, British Columbia. Together with Mighty Mike McGee and C.R. Avery, he is the co-founder of spoken word, "talk rock" trio, Tons of Fun University (T.O.F.U.). Koyczan has published 3 books: poetry collection Visiting Hours , Stickboy (a novel in verse), and Our Deathbeds will be Thirsty most recently in 2012. Koyczan’s "We Are More" and Ivan Bielinski’s "La première fois", commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission, were unveiled at Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on 1 July 2007. [1] Koyczan performed a variation on his piece at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. [2] Koyczan also collaborated on Vancouver-based musician Dan Mangan's Roboteering EP on the track Tragic Turn of Events - Move Pen Move . In 2012, Koyczan released a full-length digital album entitled Remembrance Year , which "tackles abuse with courage and displacement with inspiration," [3] in collaboration with the folk instrumentation of Saskatchewan-based trio, The Short Story Long. In February of 2013 Koyczan released an animated video of his spoken word poem "To This Day" on YouTube and at the TED Conference. [4] [5] The poem focused on the subject of bullying that Koyczan and others had received during their life and its lasting effects. [6] "To This Day" went viral shortly after its release, [7] with the video receiving over 8 million views as of April 2013 and prompting many viewers to send Koyczan letters thanking him for publishing the poem. [8] [9] Recognition [ edit | edit source ] In 2000, Koyczan became the first Canadian to win the Individual Championship title at the National Poetry Slam. [10] Visiting Hours was selected by both the Guardian and the Globe and Mail for their 2005 Best Books of the Year lists. In August 2007 Shane Koyczan and his work were the subject of an episode of the television documentary series Heart of a Poet , produced by Canadian filmmaker Maureen Judge for broadcaster Bravo!. [11] Publications [ edit | edit source ] Visiting Hours . House of Parlance, 2005. ISBN 978-0-9738131-0-4 Stickboy . House of Parlance, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9738131-6-6 Our Deathbeds will be Thirsty . Vancouver: McKellar & Martin, 2012. A Bruise on Light . Stickboy Press, 2014. Juvenile [ edit | edit source ] To this Day: For the bullied and beautiful . Toronto: Annick Press, 2014; London: Walker Books, 2014. Except where noted, bibliographical information courtesy WorldCat . [12] Pink Shirt Day | The Anti-Bullying Movement, Supported by Vancouver Opera’s Stickboy. Today, on February 24th, Canadians are encouraged to practice kindness by participating in Pink Shirt Day, an initiative that supports anti-bullying across the country. With bullying rates in Canada ranking higher than 2/3 of Western countries, and 75 percent of Canadians saying they have been affected by bullying, Pink Shirt Day is at the forefront of a nationwide anti-bullying movement. From humble beginnings supporting one bullied teenager in Nova Scotia, to helping thousands of youth in Canada, Pink Shirt Day has raised over $1.2 million towards anti-bullying initiatives in B.C. that directly help youth in need. At the Robert L. Conconi Foundation we share the same vision: a future with zero bullying. We work with charitable organizations throughout B.C. to identify children and youth at risk, and help them to develop, model, and foster healthy relationships. In keeping with our commitment to the cultural sector on a provincial scale, we have chosen to highlight a compelling project that creates authentic discussion around the realities of bullying at any point in life: Vancouver Opera’s brand-new, originally-commissioned chamber opera, Stickboy . We caught up with Joseph Bardsley , (Development Manager, Grants & Proposals) at Vancouver Opera, to chat more about the powerful and universal anti-bullying messages found in Stickboy . The opera’s libretto (words) are by slam poet and spoken word artist Shane Koyczan, and directly inspired by his own autobiographical (lived) experiences as both a bullying victim and subsequent aggressor. Stickboy was originally published by Mr. Koyczan as a novel in verse in 2008. In 2012, having discovered the novel’s power and potency, Vancouver Opera made the decision to begin the process of adapting it for the stage. About Stickboy : The inner life of a young boy is at the heart of this moving and meaningful new opera by world-renowned spoken-word artist Shane Koyczan and composer Neil Weisensel. Stickboy confronts the uncomfortable reality of a society struggling with its own fear and insecurity; a society that seeks conformity and uniformity at the expense of those who are different. Act I, Scene 3 from Stickboy (2014 world premiere at the Vancouver Playhouse). Photo by Tim Matheson. Stickboy’s dynamic, multi-disciplinary and compelling format makes a case for the continued social and artistic relevancy of opera as a medium. The piece’s thoughtful alchemy of music, spoken word, and digital animation connects its message to a broader and more diverse audience than typically enjoyed by many standards of the operatic repertoire, and lays the groundwork for audience and community engagement at a level not always enjoyed by Vancouver Opera. The great success and impact of Stickboy’s world premiere production at the Vancouver Playhouse in October 2014 has given rise to VO’s decision to adapt the project for a 2016 BC provincial tour. The touring iteration of Stickboy’s visually- stunning world premiere will feature specially-adapted visuals, designed and animated by Giant Ant, the producers of Mr. Koyczan’s monumentally popular video “To This Day“. Shane Koyczan’s own recorded narrations will also be employed throughout parts of the adapted opera for thematic effect. Vancouver Opera’s ultimate goal for Stickboy is for the project to inspire reflection, conversation and community dialogue in equal measure on a provincial scale. What’s Next for Stickboy ? The Vancouver Opera in Schools (VOIS) touring production of Stickboy has been adapted from Vancouver Opera’s inaugural production, and designed specifically for secondary school audiences. Stickboy’s touring production launched on January 16th, 2016, and will now be on the road for the next few months. Between January and May 2016, Stickboy will be presented at least sixty times in B.C. schools and community venues, equating to an audience impact of over 20,000. Schools and community groups that program the piece will also receive a specially-crafted study guide, developed by VO educational staff and a specially-tapped community advisory committee, to place the production in an appropriate thematic and educational context at the secondary school level. Animation still from Stickboy , by Giant Ant. Moreover, Stickboy’s original, full-scale production has attracted attention and interest in potential future re-mounts from Vancouver Opera’s sister companies across Canada, including Pacific Opera Victoria, Theatre Calgary, and Manitoba Opera. Vancouver Opera is proud to report that Stickboy’s future as a fully-fledged fixture on opera stages across the country is very bright! Stickboy’s accessibility and musical and dramatic value, coupled with its social credibility, makes the case for how and why opera has the capacity to connect with contemporary audiences in an incredibly powerful way. Very limited space is available for invited audiences to performances of Stickboy at select Metro Vancouver schools in late March and early April 2016 . For more information, please contact Joseph Bardsley directly, at 604.682.2871 , or [email protected] . About Vancouver Opera In Schools (VOIS): Vancouver Opera In Schools is one of the largest opera touring programs of its kind in Canada. In continuous operation since 1972, VOIS maintains a tradition of professional opera performances in schools throughout British Columbia. Each season, VOIS introduces the power and beauty of opera to children and their families in schools and community venues across BC. These fully staged operas are adapted into English, and are performed by an energetic cast of professional singers with full sets, costumes and piano accompaniment. Stickboy’s provincial tour is made possible, in large part, thanks to an extraordinary investment from the Province of British Columbia, as well as through the vision and generosity of many individuals, government agencies, foundations and corporations. Vancouver Opera acknowledges each contributor with thanks. “Having been bullied for most of my life, I know what it feels like to be alone, and to feel worthless. Hell, I’ve even attempted to end my life more times than I can count. My arms are flooded with battle scars I gave myself, thanks to venomous words spat from people’s mouths. Shane, your words have made me want to fight and better myself. You’ve saved me from myself. Being able to share in the story of this opera gives me the strength to want to help others like me.” – Anonymous Stickboy comment card, left in the lobby of the Vancouver Playhouse (2014 world premiere)