Raised by Wolves by Amang, translated by Steve Bradbury
Translated works always encourage pondering about power dynamics, touching upon issues of ownership, authorship, language proficiency, race, gender, and dispelling the false dichotomies of "original" versus "copy." Raised by Wolves: Poems and Conversations,...
geode by Susan Barba
Creating poetry in a time of heightened awareness of the climate crisis raises questions about how to contribute meaningfully without inducing panic. Susan Barba's book, geode, offers a thoughtful and original response to...
From From by Monica Youn
“Where were you born? No, I mean, where are your roots? Where do you really come from?"
Wild Peach by S*an D. Henry-Smith
The poetry collection Wild Peach by S*an D. Henry-Smith is rich in vivid descriptions. The poems feature phrases like "rancid botany" and "oceanic succulent," presenting a lush tapestry of nature with a focus...
More Sure by A. Light Zachary
A. Light Zachary's first poetry collection, "More Sure," explores uncertainty and complexity. The poems draw inspiration from ancient texts, quantum physics, contemporary poetry, and gaming culture to create a space for queer and...
Is, Is Not by Tess Gallagher
Tess Gallagher, a renowned poet known for works like Midnight Lantern: New and Selected Poems and Moon Crossing Bridge, draws inspiration from the coastal landscapes of Port Angeles, Washington, and County Sligo, Ireland....
The Tradition by Jericho Brown
Jericho Brown's latest collection of poems, The Tradition, looks at the social and political aspects of the US as if it were a pastoral scene. However, Brown's interpretation of pastoral doesn't focus on...
Hybrida by Tina Chang
Tina Chang's Hybrida delves into themes of motherhood, childhood, race, identity, and love. As the Poet Laureate of Brooklyn, Chang merges history, memory, and the present in her poetry, painting a vivid picture...
Collected Poems by Marie Ponsot
Marie Ponsot focused on life over death in her poetry, with reflections on her American family, her experiences in Paris, and her identity as a mother, teacher, and translator. She explored themes of...
Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral
Eduardo C. Corral’s second poetry collection, Guillotine, delves into the complexities of the body as a site of pleasure, pain, violence, and intellectual exploration. Through various poems, Corral captures the experiences of individuals...
