Family Poetry

Across three sequences, Joshua Bennett’s new book recalls and reimagines social worlds almost but not entirely lost, all while gesturing toward the ones we are building even now, in the midst of a state of emergency, together. Bennett opens with a set of autobiographical poems that deal with themes of family, life, death, vulnerability, and the joys and dreams of youth.

NO ‘MO CHAINS ‘HOLDIN ME: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, address an interlinked system of a wide array of rusty subject matters coupled with societal ill-wills of chain-linked, padlocked and cold-blooded conditions that are off limit topics. Drummond-Brown’s poetic and philosophical contributions largely appeals to the reader, holding their attention at bay with her profound words, via ball-and-chain while her poesies discourse a corroded era of disheartening events ringing out in this 21st century. Drummond-Brown’s weighted subject matter connects from culture-to-...

During a visit to her grandma's house, a young girl discovers a box of poems in the attic - poems written by her mother when she was growing up. Her mother's family often moved around the United States and the world because her father was in the air force. Over the years her mother used poetry to record her experiences in the many places the family lived. Reading the poems and sharing those experiences through her mother's eyes, the young girl feels closer to her mother than ever before.

'Cake Batter' is a compilation of poetry and scrambled thoughts. Served in three sections: Ingredients, Stir, and Heat - each offering a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered emotion through the messy mind of Lils. All chaotically composed and catered in a mixture of intoxication and lovesickness. Let's stir this up, shall we?

Follow along as dinos travel over the river and through the woods to join together with family. They enjoy favorite activities, including a corn maze, a televised parade with giant balloon creations, and of course a football game! The dinos share in not one but two feasts - one for the carnivores and another for the veggie-saurs. Join in the fun as the dinos find much to be thankful for on this special holiday!

Follow Kiki, Nicky, and Ricky—three little sibling chicks—as they prepare gifts and breakfast for Mama Hen to thank her for loving and taking care of them. They make a bit of a mess along the way, but at least their little hearts are in the right place.

The poet's art is revealed in stages in this "making-of" book, where we watch as poems take shape - first as dreams or memories, then as drafts, and finally as completed works set loose on the world. In the long poem "Must We Mean What We Say", a woman reader narrates in prose the circumstances behind poems and snippets of poems she receives in letters from a stranger. Who made up whom?

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to fans of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.

With her first full-length poetry collection, Warsan Shire introduces us to a girl who, in the absence of a nurturing guide, makes her own stumbling way toward womanhood. Drawing from her own life and the lives of loved ones, as well as pop culture and news headlines, Shire finds vivid, unique details in the experiences of refugees and immigrants, mothers and daughters, Black women and teenage girls.

Finding Light in Philadelphia is a collection of poetry and short stories that explore several existential questions and society issues. The book takes the listener on an exciting journey filled with thought-provoking questions, excitement, deep reflection, and self-evaluation.

Sixth grade is coming to an end, and so is life as Macy McMillan knows it. Soon, her mother will upend their perfect little family, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. She sends Macy next door to help 86-year-old Iris Gillan, who is getting ready to move into an assisted-living facility. Iris can't pack a single box on her own, and, worse, she doesn't know sign language. Soon, through notes and books and cookies, a bond grows between them, and this friendship, odd and unexpected, may be just what Macy needs to face the changes in her life.

This story follows a circle of family and friends over the course of a day - from morning till night. The importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach… to warm family connections… to the widest sunset sky….

In her first collection of poems, Ching Yeung Russell captures elements of her youth in rich, vivid snapshots and authentic detail. Listeners of all backgrounds will relate to spirited Yeung Ying, her dynamic family, and her courage in the face of life's obstacles.

The 72 poems in this book cover many types of love: for the author’s three guide dogs, for her six children, for her parents and grandparents, for God and nature, for her many friends, and in a handful of light-hearted selections, for food. The many romantic poems express love for both real people and dream lovers and for ideals yet unattained.

This book is a wake-up call to those impacted by adoption and to those who interact with them. Adoption and Suicidality will speak to anyone with direct experience of adoption and suicide or suicidal ideation, plus anyone who wants to know how to better help adopted people (and others in the adoption constellation) who are struggling.

woke up no light is a Black girl’s saunter turned to a woman’s defiant strut. These are the hymns of a new generation of poetry. Young, alive, yearning. A mouth swung open and ready to devour. A quest for home in a world that knows only wasteland and wanting.

Immerse yourself in the delightful world of dogs with Dog Poems: Guardians of Family & Home. This enchanting collection of poems celebrates the heartwarming and playful antics of 283 dog breeds. What sets this book apart is its unique feature of listing the breeds alphabetically, making it convenient for you to find your favorite. Each poem captures every breed's unique spirit and charm, from the affectionate Affenpinscher to the zesty Yorkshire Terrier.

This book is based on the life experiences of a little girl who had to grow up fast. She was a mother at the age of 14. She had an apartment and adult bills at the age of 15. She struggled in an urban environment to do the right thing, but kept doing the wrong until she had enough experiences in life to guide her through her storm. Learning by experiences and not giving up, today she is a successful business owner, and her daughter is also a successful business owner. She has two beautiful, respectful, and smart granddaughters.

James Brown. John Brown's raid. Brown v. the Topeka Board of Ed. The prize-winning author of Blue Laws meditates on all things "brown" in this powerful new collection. Divided into "Home Recordings" and "Field Recordings", Brown speaks to the way personal experience is shaped by culture, while culture is forever affected by the personal, recalling a black Kansas boyhood to comment on our times.

No matter how dark life may seem, the light you seek is within you. In life, there are moments that can be intense, overwhelming, and unpredictable – setbacks, failures, disappointments, losses, and hardships cast a shadow over your sense of hope. In these dark moments, it can feel as though the sun will never rise again. However, this self-help book is here to remind you that within you, even in the darkest phases of life, there is always a glimmer of light waiting to be discovered. From understanding love to holding onto hope, this book will serve as a guide to help you grow and ...