#1
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 8
This poetry collection takes readers on a poignant journey of goodbyes, the unforgivable, and secret treks to find peace under the moonlight.
A Midnight Moon
by R.h. Sin • Andrews Mcmeel Publishing (May 14, 2024) • 8 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 1
Experience the evolution of Nikki Giovanni's impactful voice in American poetry, through a collection of her early works from 1967 to 1983, celebrating her role in the Black Arts Movement and ongoing resonance in America's political and poetic landscape.
The Collected Poetry Of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998
by Nikki Giovanni • William Morrow & Company (February 1, 2007) • 1 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 3
An inspirational journal featuring quotes and poems by Amanda Gorman, encouraging reflection, hope, and personal action toward positive change.
For There Is Always Light: A Journal
by Amanda Gorman • Clarkson N Potter Publishers (October 29, 2024) • 3 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 1
Esteemed American writer Nikki Giovanni presents a captivating collection of love poems, interweaving the bold and erotic with the tender and whimsical, demonstrating her distinguished poetic prowess and fearless passion.
Love Poems
by Nikki Giovanni • William Morrow & Company (February 14, 1997) • 1 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 1
A powerful poetic reckoning with art, identity, and place, reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice, and the resilience needed to imagine new futures.
Bluff: Poems
by Danez Smith • Graywolf Press (August 20, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 6
A poetic meditation on loss, renewal, and gratitude, drawing wisdom from the cycles of nature, the garden, and the orchard.
Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude (pitt Poetry Series)
by Ross Gay • University Of Pittsburgh Press (January 7, 2015) • 6 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 1
In her powerful collection of verse, <em>Make Me Rain,</em> renowned American poet Nikki Giovanni unflinchingly explores issues of racism and social injustice, celebrates Black culture and heritage, and delves into her own personal experiences, offering an authentic voice that continues to resonate in today's society.
Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose
by Nikki Giovanni • William Morrow & Company (September 28, 2021) • 1 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 1
In her powerful poetry collection, <em>A Good Cry,</em> celebrated American poet Nikki Giovanni offers an intimate view of her personal life, filled with struggles and triumphs, as she pays homage to the important figures and events that have shaped her existence.
A Good Cry: What We Learn From Tears And Laughter
by Nikki Giovanni • William Morrow & Company (October 2, 2018) • 1 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 8
This comprehensive anthology presents the life's work of Langston Hughes, a pillar of the Harlem Renaissance, featuring all his published poems, including well-known masterpieces and previously suppressed verses, spanning five decades of influential literature enriched with annotations by renowned scholars Arnold Rampersad and David Roessel.
The Collected Poems Of Langston Hughes
by Langston Hughes • Vintage (October 31, 1995) • 8 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 5
An intimate collection of 72 handwritten poems uncovers the raw talent, vibrant spirit, and posthumous legacy of Tupac Shakur, offering a poignant glimpse into the legendary artist's enigmatic world and his message of hope.
The Rose That Grew From Concrete
by Tupac Shakur • Mtv Books (November 1, 1999) • 5 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 12
<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) • 12 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 2
This is a collection of celebrated poems that highlight the majesty and resilience of women, inspiring millions around the world.
Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women
by Maya Angelou • Random House (January 17, 1995) • 2 Months on List
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