"This is an anthology of poems in the Age of Trump—and much more than Trump. These are poems that either embody or express a sense of empathy or outrage, both prior to and following his election, since it is empathy the president lacks and outrage he provokes. There is an extraordinary diversity of voices here. The ninety-three poets featured include Elizabeth Alexander, Julia Alvarez, Richard Blanco, Carolyn Forché, Aracelis Girmay, Don ..."
"Can serious poetry be funny? Chaucer and Shakespeare would say yes, and so do the authors of these 187 poems that address timeless concerns but that also include comic elements. Beginning with the Beats and the New York School and continuing with both marquee-name poets and newcomers, "Seriously Funny" ranges from poems that are capsized by their own tomfoolery to those that glow with quiet wit to ones in which a laugh erupts in the mi ..."
"This is an anthology of irreverence and humor in the hands of our best poets. Can serious poetry be funny? Chaucer and Shakespeare would say yes, and so do the authors of these 187 poems that address timeless concerns but that also include comic elements. Beginning with the Beats and the New York School and continuing with both marquee-name poets and newcomers, "Seriously Funny" ranges from poems that are capsized by their own tomfooler ..."
"Letters to America features the work of poets who have had the courage to write about race with honesty and passion. Speakign from the experience of Black, Native American, Asian, Arabic, Indian, Hispanic, and white culture, their diverse voices unite in a dialogue of poems which acknowledge and celebrate our differences while exploring America's shameful history of racial intolerance. The poets in this anthology include Gwendolyn Brook ..."
"... KellyNoel Waldorf, George Washington, Ying Ying Yu. by KellyNoel Waldorf In my four years at Duke , I have tried to write this article many times . But I was afraid . I was afraid to reveal an integral part of myself . I'm poor . Why is ..."
"Becoming You Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos, Joseph Bruchac, Jacinto Jesús Cardona, William Sloane Coffin, Pat Conroy, Mario Cuomo, Timothy Egan, Alan Ehrenhalt, Shadi Feddin, Ralph Fletcher, Valerie Gribben, Alexandre Hollan, Molly Ivins, ..."
The Elements of San Joaquin(Updated) poems (Chicano Poetry, Poems from Prison, Poetry Book) by GarySoto Paperback, 76 Pages, Published 2018 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-7013-8, ISBN: 1-4521-7013-4
"A timely new edition of a pioneering work in Latino literature, National Book Award nominee Gary Soto's first collection (originally published in 1977) draws on California's fertile San Joaquin Valley, the people, the place, and the hard agricultural work done there by immigrants. In these poems, joy and anger, violence and hope are placed in both the metaphorical and very real circumstances of the Valley. Rooted in personal experiences ..."
"This welcome new edition has been expanded with a crucial selection of complementary poems (some previously unpublished) and a new introduction by the author."
"This welcome new edition has been expanded with a crucial selection of complementary poems (some previously unpublished) and a new introduction by the author."
Summer on Wheels by GarySoto, Anthony Rey Perez Cd, Published 2018 by Blackstone On Brilliance Audio Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-72132-251-0, ISBN: 1-72132-251-5
"Hector and his amigo Mando are looking for adventure as they hit the road on a leisurely bike trip from their East LA neighborhood to the beach in Santa Monica during summer vacation.They have just set out when the fun begins, as Hector literally stumbles into a starring role in a TV commercial. Then he turns out to be the one-millionth fan at a Dodger game-and is escorted to a private box and treated like a VIP! Before arriving at the ..."