Poetry

A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world. Debut novel of renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo.

Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking.

Using humor as the common denominator, a multicultural cast of YA authors steps up to the mic to share stories touching on race.

A harrowing, remarkable poetry memoir about one girl's struggle with anxiety disorder.