The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: Making the Word Flesh.
You can trace the verse novel’s roots to epics such as Gilgamesh and the Odyssey. Although a clear narrative form, the epic still…
Read MoreYou can trace the verse novel’s roots to epics such as Gilgamesh and the Odyssey. Although a clear narrative form, the epic still…
Read MoreLike any intelligently written book, this one raises critical questions about its subject matter. In this case, why do we continue to approach love from archaic, patriarchy-driven tropes and myths? Especially, when they often fail our expectations and women are usually left with more than the loneliness.
Read MoreI always approach any new book written by a Latinx writer and acclaimed by the predominantly white body of reviewers with trepidation. As you…
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