V11. (Live). Jaiya recites his poem, I'm Gonna Make You See Me, from his book Beautiful (2008), during his keynote message at Gar-Field Senior High School in the Prince William County, VA School District. School assembly for over 600 9th grade students. September 30, 2011. *This audio recording is set to video of natural water scenery taken by Jaiya John. VIEW VIDEO |
V10. (Live). Jaiya John reciting his poem, Qualified, from his book, Beautiful (poetry celebrating children separated from original family), during his keynote for the 2011 Michigan Teen Conference in Big Rapids, Michigan, June 21, 2011. *This audio recording is set to video of natural water scenery taken by Jaiya John. VIEW VIDEO
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V9. Clip (5 of 5) of Jaiya's keynote message for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch 70th Anniversary and Girlstown U.S.A. 60th Anniversary Banquet, Amarillo, TX, March 10, 2009. VIEW VIDEO
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V8. Clip (4 of 5) of Jaiya's keynote message for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch 70th Anniversary and Girlstown U.S.A. 60th Anniversary Banquet, Amarillo, TX, March 10, 2009. VIEW VIDEO
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V7. Clip (3 of 5) of Jaiya's keynote message for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch 70th Anniversary and Girlstown U.S.A. 60th Anniversary Banquet, Amarillo, TX, March 10, 2009. VIEW VIDEO
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V6. Clip (2 of 5) of Jaiya's keynote message for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch 70th Anniversary and Girlstown U.S.A. 60th Anniversary Banquet, Amarillo, TX, March 10, 2009. This clip is a poem recitation. VIEW VIDEO
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V5. Clip (1 of 5) of Jaiya's keynote message for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch 70th Anniversary and Girlstown U.S.A. 60th Anniversary Banquet, Amarillo, TX, March 10, 2009. VIEW VIDEO
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V4. Social Worker Tribute E-Card. Graphic art video developed by Chris Moreno, including excerpt of Jaiya John's poem I Call You Legendary, from his book Legendary. VIEW VIDEO |
V3. Jaiya John award acceptance speech. Distinguished Alumni Award. Lewis & Clark College Alumni Honors Banquet. October 5, 2006. VIEW VIDEO |
V2. CALIFORNIA YOUTH CONNECTION: YOUTH SPEAK THEIR TRUTH. 2010 video by CYC, featuring the expression of youth in care about the realities of their lives. VIEW VIDEO |
V1. Jaiya recites his poem, I Call You Legendary, during his keynote message at the 2009 Florida Dependency Summit. An mp3 audio file of this recording is available in our audio library. VIEW VIDEO
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A16. (Studio). Father to Son 4.14.00 (poem). This inspiration flows out in the context of a people's centuries-old imposed and learned self-rejection, and an ancient, enduring determination to Love ourselves, purposefully, no matter. It is a Love letter for anyone who truly cares for the healing and wholeness of all. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A15. (Studio). One glance from your soul 1.2.12 (poem). LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A14. (Studio). Blessed be thy heart 12.23.11 (poem). LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A13. (Studio). Aloft in treetops 4.20.11 (poem). This river of words is a gift of appreciation, celebration, and honor for the Foundation for Living Beauty, and each of its glorious living flowers. FLB supports women living with cancer and cancer survivors. May these words be an anthem for all women in their triumphant journey of life… LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
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A8. (Live). Jaiya reciting his poem Bag Lady Helper from his book Legendary during his keynote message at the 25th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community, hosted by the Florida Office of the Attorney General. Orlando, Florida, May 25, 2010. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD
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A7. (Live). Jaiya reciting his poem This Home I Am, to an audience of nearly 800 at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, National Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 7, 2011. This piece is in honor of the inherent homefulness of homeless, foster, and other displaced children, youth, and young adults. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A6. (Studio). Jaiya reciting Grass Basket, a prayer-poem that he originally shared as a part of his keynote message at a Tribal Leadership and Healing Summit in Seward, Alaska, September 20, 2011. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD
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A5. (Live). Keynote. Jaiya shares fictional Harriet Tubman story relating to the meaning of leadership toward meaningful systemic and cultural change in the face of social disparities, and fear. Child Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention Summit, San Diego, CA, September 23, 2011. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A4. (Live). Jaiya recites his poem, Qualified, from his book, Beautiful (poetry celebrating children separated from original family), during his keynote for the 2011 Michigan Teen Conference in Big Rapids, Michigan, June 21, 2011. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD
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A3. (Live). Jaiya recites his poem, I'm Gonna Make You See Me, from his book Beautiful (2008), during his keynote message at Gar-Field Senior High School in the Prince William County, VA School District. School assembly for over 600 9th grade students. September 30, 2011. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A2. (Studio). Jaiya recites his poetic letter, Dear One Who Cares Enough to Serve My Life. In honor and celebration of Social Worker Appreciation Month. For all whose hearts are awake and open in service to children and families. 2011. The text for this piece is available as a note at facebook.com/JaiyaJohn. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
A1. (Live). Jaiya recites his poem, I Call You Legendary, from his book Legendary (2008), during his keynote message at the 2009 Florida Dependency Summit. August 26, 2009, Orlando, FL. A video of this recording is available in our video library. LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD
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