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• Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude

  Gay, Ross, 1974-

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  Ross Gay is also known for his nonfiction, The Book of Delights. His poems are full of light, hope, love, and joy. A perfect read to rejuvenate the spirit!

• The Hurting Kind

  Poems

  Limón, Ada,

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• An American Sunrise

  Poems

  Harjo, Joy,

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  In this book, former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo writes poems about Native American history. This book is personal as well as communal. A great read for anyone wanting to expand their perspective of US history.

• Wade in the Water

  Poems

  Smith, Tracy K.,

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• When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities

  Chen, Chen, 1989-

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  This book is cheeky, down-to-earth, and beautiful. These poems don't shy away from any aspect of life.

• What the Living Do

  Poems

  Howe, Marie, 1950-

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  Marie Howe tackles a personal grief at the loss of her brother to the AIDS epidemic. This book has stood the test of time and is life-affirming, even in the midst of great suffering.

• The Cancer Journals

  Lorde, Audre,

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• How to Love the World

  Poems of Gratitude and Hope

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  Looking for something uplifting? Look no further! This anthology is full of poems to help heal us and connect us to each other.

• Poemhood

  Our Black Revival : History, Folklore & the Black Experience: a Young Adult Poetry Anthology

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• Self-portrait With a Million Dollars

  Clark, Patricia, 1951-

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  Local Grand Rapids poet Patricia Clark faces life and death with grace in these poems. Filled with beaty and truth.

• Oceanic

  Nezhukumatathil, Aimee,

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• Deaf Republic

  Poems

  Kaminsky, Ilya, 1977-

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  These poems by deaf poet Ilya Kaminsky tell the story of a fictional town during a time of political unrest. It's a narrative, so that makes it somewhat unique for contemporary poetry. It's also a look at the power of silence and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• They Rise Like a Wave

  An Anthology of Asian American Women Poets

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• Indigo

  Bass, Ellen,

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  These poems are filled with daily pleasures and sorrows. Ellen Bass faces the changing nature of life and offers up hope.

• The Tradition

  Brown, Jericho,

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• You Better Be Lightning

  Gibson, Andrea (Poet),

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  Andrea Gibson comes out of the spoken word tradition. Their poems build so much energy and gratitude. This book is joyful and filled with compassion for the self and others.

• Song I Sing

  Poems

  Phi, Bao, 1975-

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• Inferno

  Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

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  Pick up a classic in a new translation by poet Mary Jo Bang. This edition also includes evocative ink drawings.

• Useful Junk

  Meitner, Erika, 1975-

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• Call Us What We Carry

  Poems

  Gorman, Amanda, 1998-

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  Young poet Amanda Gorman took the nation by storm with her inaugural poem, The Hill We Climb. In her full-length collection, Gorman uses form and wordplay to create a unique reading experience. Fresh and approachable!