Called "a ranting comic showman and a literary provocateur" by The New York Times, Taylor Mali writes eloquently and entertainingly about his experiences in and out of the middle school classroom. Bob Holman, the man who brought the poetry slam to New York City, calls Mali's poems "clear, funny, appealing, accessible. And smart." "What Learning Leaves" includes many of Mali's greatest hits, including "Like Lilly Like Wilson," "Totally L Whatever," and "What Teachers Make," which has been viewed on YouTube over five million times and is called "the most forwarded poem in the world."

Taylor Mali writes a captivating story of his experiences inside and outside the middle school classroom in What Learning Leaves. Hailed by The New York Times as both a "ranting comic showman" and a "literary provocateur," this collection boasts Mali's greatest hits, including the resonant and thought-provoking poems "Like Lilly Like Wilson," and the renowned "What Teachers Make," a sensation with over five million views on YouTube and hailed as "the most forwarded poem in the world." Mali's writing strikes a masterful balance between eloquence and entertainment, inviting readers on a journey through the vibrant landscapes of education and life, leaving them both moved and enlightened by the power of his words.