Best Hispanic-American Poetry
1 peluda
The book explores the relationship between femininity and body hair as well as the intersections of family, class, the immigrant experience, Latina identity, and much more, all through Lozada-Oliva’s unique lens and striking voice. Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a spoken word poet & educator living in Boston whose fierceness and charm have made her a poetry phenomenon, with her work appearing on Upworthy, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and countless other media outlets.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love her internal conflicts that arise within the book, and enjoyed experiencing them in such a personal level."
"great book!"
"i got this as a gift for my friend and she loved it."
"Loved it!!!"
"It is a great book."
"I really enjoyed reading Melissa Lozada-Oliva's poetry, I just wish there was more!"
"I loved this book!"
"Thin book, beautiful layout and content."
2 Corazón
It is about the constant hunger for love. Yesika Salgado is a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city and her brown body.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"these poems empowered me."
"This powerful collection of poems takes you on a journey of love and loss, finally discovering what it means to love yourself in spite of all your flaws."
"Yesika manages to tell the stories of Salvadoran immigrants, lovers, and young people finding themselves through her beautiful poems."
"This book spoke to my soul!!"
"3.5. There were a few poems I thoroughly enjoyed and others didn't flow as much."
"Salvadoreña reading a book written by a salvadoreña, I never thought this would happen for me."
"This beautiful collection is poetry as storytelling."
Iron Word, a book that pulls at the strings of our beliefs about the nature of love until they unravel. Prior to writing, Iron Word lived a life, became a father and had a career until he discovered his ability to eloquently convey thoughts and emotions.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Iron Word is a favorite."
"love it!"
"Each page resonates with the human spirit and makes you think, 'What will J.IRON WORD offer to the world next'."
"Beautifully written."
"I finished this book in one day, his quotes can relate to a lot of people such as myself."
"I bought this book for myself and for my best friend...this is my favorite piece of writing that I've EVER read!!"
"He has topped the cake with this amazing and mind blowing 1st book."
"The writings describe what I'm feeling, they're thought provoking and they say out loud what I won't dare at times."
Best Asian-American Poetry
Following the success of her breakout poem, Sarah Kay releases her debut collection of poetry featuring work from the first decade of her career. In this collection she will give you moments so intimate and beautifully rendered you will come to know them as your own. Sarah Kay is a poet from New York City.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"From the wife: Finally something worth reading!"
"I loved this collection."
"If you are thinking of buying this book, or have the chance to see attend one of her performances, do not hesitate, she is truly awe-inspiring."
"I bought this book because of Sarah Kay's Ted Talk, and I do not regret this purchase."
"The poems are enchanting and though soft in tone, still challenge the reader to view their world just a little bit differently - usually in a better light."
"This book is absolutely beautiful! If you've ever heard her live, (if not you absolutely must remedy that because she's a joy to experience on stage) this book is a reflection of that."
"I cannot count the number of times I have read and reread the poems in this collection."
"An excellent book written by an amazing poet."
Best African-American Poetry
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book made me angry, nod my head in agreement, cry, laugh, smile."
"Beautifully and powerfully written."
"I loved this collection."
"Love this."
"This book was recommended by a friend and I purchased it for a different friend, but wound up reading through the entire book before I wrapped it."
"You are reading this review as you are probably debating on if you are interested or if you should purchase this book."
"These poems have found a way to awaken my love for my experience as a black woman inspire my growth and continued knowledge quest through life apart of the African diaspora and encourage me to healing from within."
"Love her stuff."
Best Native American Poetry
A fast-paced debut that draws upon reservation folklore, pop culture, fractured gospels, and her brother’s addiction to methamphetamine. Natalie Diaz: Natalie Diaz was born and raised on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation in Needles, California.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"“The Last Mojave Indian Barbie” takes a satirical lens to the cultural pressures and expectations of Native American woman. The semantic play and musical moments hint at a poetic desire, but never quite bring the reader to a place to accept the work as poetry. The second part of the collection takes the context in which it has been placed and focuses on the family, and the relational destruction Diaz’s brother creates. Look at him, over there./He pointed to the corner house./The sky wasn’t black or blue but the dying green of night.” Lines such as these, result in deeply impactful poems that cling to the skin. “When the Beloved asks, ‘What Would You Do If You Woke Up and I Was a Shark?” brings forth strange images of early mornings, death and morphing into marine life all in the context of a common experience. Diaz drags you into an unfamiliar world and builds context around you, allowing the reader to experience a portion of the complicated and diverse story of the Native American people."
"Diaz cuts to the quick of intense feelings about the suffering, daunting love, dashed hopes of a family and a people--Native People."
"Profound and strange, but also clear and narrative in places."
"This book came in perfect condition and even with a small bookmark from them!"
"One of my favorite poetry books."
"This book is a gem!"
"This book lets loose with vibrant alive images."
"I was lucky enough to hear Diaz read some of these poems live."