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Months on List: 4
In <em>You Are Only Just Beginning</em>, bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols encourages readers to explore future adventures and self-belief through her inspiring collection of illustrated poetry.
You Are Only Just Beginning: Lessons For The Journey Ahead
by Morgan Harper Nichols • Zondervan (February 14, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#1
Months on List: 4
In this special gift edition, Amanda Gorman's historic and inspiring poem <em>The Hill We Climb,</em> read at President Joe Biden's inauguration, presents a message of unity and healing, complete with an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey - a compelling memento of the promise of America and the power of poetry.
The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem For The Country
by Amanda Gorman • Viking (March 30, 2021) • 4 Months on List
#1
Months on List: 4
In his second major poetry collection, <em>Flowers on the Moon,</em> social media sensation Billy Chapata offers a poignant blend of advice and experience on love, loss, and resilience, aiming to inspire hope, growth, and self-acceptance in readers through his insightful prose and poetry.
Flowers On The Moon
by Billy Chapata • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (October 20, 2020) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 4
In r.h Sin's <em>This Day is Dark</em>, a poignant collection of poetry and prose unfolds an 18-year journey of love and heartbreak, revealing the tragic cost of mistaking red flags for passion.
This Day Is Dark
by R.h. Sin • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (August 22, 2023) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 4
In her luminous poetry collection <em>Call Us What We Carry,</em> #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman masterfully weaves a lyrical tapestry of history, language, and identity, transforming the collective grief of a global pandemic into a beacon of hope and healing.
Call Us What We Carry: Poems
by Amanda Gorman • Viking (January 23, 2024) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 4
In this powerful poetic testament from bestselling author r.h. Sin, women choose to rise above their pain and loneliness, showcasing their courage and ultimate triumph.
She’s Strong, But She’s Tired: Volume 3
by R.h. Sin • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (September 22, 2020) • 4 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 1
In <em>This is the Honey,</em> edited by acclaimed author Kwame Alexander, a powerful anthology of poetry from renowned Black poets captivates readers with stirring reflections on hope, love, heritage, and resistance—a compelling exploration of resilient joy and essential reading for any language lover.
This Is The Honey: An Anthology Of Contemporary Black Poets
by Kwame Alexander • Little, Brown And Company (January 30, 2024) • 1 Months on List
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Months on List: 1
In <em>Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves,</em> MacArthur <em>Genius</em> Grant recipient J. Drew Lanham masterfully intertwines poetry and prose to trace the intertwined paths of nature, Black heritage, and social challenges, offering hope for reconciliation and eco-reparation in a world torn by division.
Joy Is The Justice We Give Ourselves
by J. Drew Lanham • Hub City (April 2, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 4
In his latest collection, <em>Velvet Dragonflies,</em> renowned poet Billy Chapata guides readers on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and acceptance, using evocative poetry to explore the evolving softness of deep self-respect.
Velvet Dragonflies
by Billy Chapata • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (November 8, 2022) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 4
<em>Citizen</em> is a bold exploration of racism's micro-aggressions in daily life and media, highlighting its impact on individuals and society in our so-called post-race era, through a blend of essays, images, and poetry.
Citizen: An American Lyric
by Claudia Rankine • Graywolf Press (October 7, 2014) • 4 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 4
This is a poetry collection that explores themes of history, language, identity, and erasure, while also addressing the collective grief of a global pandemic, presented in a variety of inventive styles and structures.
Call Us What We Carry: Poems
by Amanda Gorman • Viking (December 7, 2021) • 4 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 3
A poetry and prose collection exploring the connection between pain and purpose, guiding readers through self-discovery, healing, and empowerment with wisdom and resilience.
The Strength That Stays
by Morgan Richard Olivier • Oak Agencies (October 23, 2023) • 3 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 2
In his deeply personal and non-traditional memoir, <em>Why Fathers Cry at Night,</em> Newbery medalist Kwame Alexander threads together love poems, family recipes, and heartfelt memories to explore his journey through love, fatherhood, grief, and the relentless trials and triumphs of life.
Why Fathers Cry At Night: A Memoir In Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, And Remembrances
by Kwame Alexander • Little, Brown And Company (May 23, 2023) • 2 Months on List
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Months on List: 1
A comprehensive anthology collects all the emotive and visionary poems of a late celebrated poet, exploring her unique experiences as an African American, a lesbian, a mother and a daughter.
Collected Poems Of Audre Lorde
by Audre Lorde • W. W. Norton & Company (February 17, 2000) • 1 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 4
In this emotionally evocative collection of poetry and prose, readers journey through the chilly harshness of change and growth, finding profound resonance and blooming like a winter rose amidst the melancholy of the season.
Winter Roses After Fall
by R.h. Sin And Robert M. Drake • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (October 26, 2021) • 4 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 4
This work is a poetic exploration of the experiences of individuals who have been unjustly stereotyped and limited within society.
A Beautiful Composition Of Broken
by R.h. Sin • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (July 25, 2017) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 4
In the final installment of his celebrated HER series, social media influencer and poet Pierre Alex Jeanty offers a collection of empowering poems aimed at helping women transform their insecurities into confidence, heartbreak into healing, and self-doubt into determination, beautifully encapsulating the highs and lows of relationships and the journey towards self-love.
Her. Vol. 3
by Pierre Alex Jeanty • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (April 4, 2023) • 4 Months on List
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Months on List: 2
<em>Black Girl, Call Home</em> is a powerful poetry collection by Jasmine Mans that explores race, feminism, and queer identity through a poignant journey of self-discovery and healing as a young, queer Black woman in Newark, America.
Black Girl, Call Home
by Jasmine Mans • Berkley Books (March 9, 2021) • 2 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 3
The collection presents a poetic journey of fatherhood, exploring the ways personal and historical influences shape our lives, and looking at the world anew through a child's eyes, amid a backdrop of social and political unrest.
Above Ground
by Clint Smith • Little, Brown And Company (March 28, 2023) • 3 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 3
A heartfelt poetry collection capturing the joys, struggles, and resilience of life through Maya Angelou’s powerful and lyrical voice.
Poems: Just Give Me A Cool Drink Of Water ’fore I Diiie/oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/and Still I Rise/shaker, Why Don’t You Sing?
by Maya Angelou • Bantam (January 1, 1996) • 3 Months on List
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