Al Young Believes Writing is Unnaturalbr The New School - The New Schoolbr The New School Writing Program and Cave Canem Foundation, sponsors an evening of conversation and poetry with Ishmael Reed and Al Young.After a brief reading, the poets engage in a lively dialogue about the historical and cultural influences on their work moderated by poet LaTasha Diggs.The program is the 15th in a Legacy Conversation series exploring the lives and work of distinguished Black poets and scholars. Previous conversations have showcased such influential figures as Rita Dove and Derek Walcott.