Born in a small southern town named Jesup, GA, this 37 year old woman of the word began writing poetry at the tender age of 11 years old. Through her teenage and young adult years, Melanie continued to write and flourish in the art form. During this time, she began to accept that writing poetry was much more than just a hobby to her. Writing poetry was a significant part of her existence.
Melanie YeYo Carter is a poet who became a spoken word artist one night in 2006 when, while stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, she stepped onto the stage at a little restaurant called Mary Helen's. By the time she walked away from the mic, YeYo had been born. By 2010, with the support of revolutionary poet and publisher Tichaona Chinyelu, YeYo published her first poetry collection, When Light Breaks Through (Whirlwind Publishing, 2010). Since then, Melanie YeYo Carter has become known for her raw and dynamic presence. She features at churches, schools and various poetry venues. Her work includes slams, publications, cd projects and the public speaking she does as an HIV/AIDS advocate.
Melanie YeYo Carter is a poet who became a spoken word artist one night in 2006 when, while stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, she stepped onto the stage at a little restaurant called Mary Helen's. By the time she walked away from the mic, YeYo had been born. By 2010, with the support of revolutionary poet and publisher Tichaona Chinyelu, YeYo published her first poetry collection, When Light Breaks Through (Whirlwind Publishing, 2010). Since then, Melanie YeYo Carter has become known for her raw and dynamic presence. She features at churches, schools and various poetry venues. Her work includes slams, publications, cd projects and the public speaking she does as an HIV/AIDS advocate.
“I don’t know where this path will lead me, but I do know I’m supposed to write my way there. I was blessed with the ability to make ugly look pretty. That is my superpower. Perhaps, I can open one closed mind, heal one broken heart or save a life or two along the way. I cherish that notion, so I live, suffer and write with no regrets."