Date of Birth: March 28, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: *Date of death not applicable; Taylor Mali is alive.*
Biography
Taylor Mali is an American poet, educator, and voiceover artist, widely recognized for his work in slam poetry and his passionate advocacy for teachers. Born in New York City, Mali is a fourth-generation teacher who has devoted a significant part of his life to the art of teaching and the celebration of teachers through poetry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bowdoin College and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Kansas State University. Mali gained national attention for his poem “What Teachers Make,” which highlights the importance and impact of educators. He has published several poetry collections, including “What Learning Leaves” and “The Last Time As We Are.” In addition to his work as a poet, Mali is a devoted public speaker and workshop leader, inspiring audiences with his dynamic performances and dedication to the teaching profession.
5 Interesting Facts about Taylor Mali
1. Taylor Mali is a six-time National Poetry Slam champion.
2. He was a teacher for nine years and taught everything from English to history.
3. Mali has performed and taught poetry in over 50 countries.
4. He is the founder of the New Teacher Project, which aims to bring 1,000 new teachers into education through poetry.
5. Taylor Mali’s poetry has been featured on HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Taylor Mali
1. “I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.”
2. “Changing the world one teacher at a time.”
3. “What teachers make: they make a difference.”
4. “Poetry is a way of taking life by the throat.”
5. “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Taylor Mali’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Taylor Mali has two children with his wife, Rachel Kahan.
Relevant Links
1. [Taylor Mali’s Official Website](http://www.taylormali.com/
2. [Taylor Mali’s Poetry Foundation Profile](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/taylor-mali
3. [Taylor Mali’s TEDx Talk on Teachers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xuFnP5N2uA
4. [Taylor Mali’s “What Teachers Make” Performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxsOVK4syxU
5. [Taylor Mali’s Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/234963.Taylor_Mali
