Kendra Allen Books

This guided workbook offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals move on from past relationships. By encouraging readers to stop obsessively checking their ex's social media, it provides a structured approach to healing and personal growth. The workbook focuses on self-reflection, emotional processing, and building healthier future relationships, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to reclaim their life and well-being after a breakup.

A deeply wrought and joyful debut poetry collection from an exciting new voice Looping exultantly through the overlapping experiences of girlhood, Blackness, sex, and personhood in America, award-winning essayist and poet Kendra Allen braids together personal narrative and cultural commentary, wrestling with the beauty and brutality to be found between mothers and daughters, young women and the world, Black bodies and white space, virginity and intrusion, prison and freedom, birth and death. Most of all, The Collection Plate explores both how we collect and erase the voices, lives, and innocence of underrepresented bodies--and behold their pleasure, pain, and possibility Both formally exciting and a delight to read, The Collection Plate is a testament to Allen's place as the voice of a generation--and a witness to how we come into being in the twenty-first century.

The memoir offers a powerful exploration of the author's journey as a Black child navigating the complexities of identity and self-discovery in America. It captures the emotional highs and lows of her experiences, revealing both the triumphs and challenges she faced while striving to establish her own sense of reality in a society marked by racial tensions. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative delves into themes of resilience, belonging, and the quest for authenticity amidst external pressures.

This debut poetry collection showcases a vibrant and heartfelt exploration of emotions, blending joy with depth. The poet's unique voice captures the intricacies of life, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of experiences and reflections. Through evocative language and imagery, the work resonates with authenticity, marking the arrival of a promising new talent in contemporary poetry.