From the National Book Award-winning poet and YA author of The Poet X comes a huge-hearted family saga spanning three generations of women
Elizabeth Acevedo Book order (chronological)
January 1, 1901
Elizabeth Acevedo is an author who centers the power of voice and cultural identity in her work. Her poetry and prose keenly explore the experiences of adolescence, delivering potent emotions through vibrant language. Acevedo uses her talents to celebrate and affirm Latinx culture and experiences. Her works are dynamic and resonate with readers for their authenticity and raw beauty.
Inheritance
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
They tell me to "fix" my hair. And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten; but how do you fix this shipwrecked history of hair? In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad--the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance. Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browne's Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds's For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.
This journal is for the dreamers. The poets. The writers who don’t yet know that they are writers, but know that they have plenty to say.Featuring lines from Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X among its lined pages, this full-color, beautifully designed journal is perfect for readers, long-time writers, those trying their hand at poetry, or anyone with a voice all their own. Let Xiomara’s verses spark your own inspiration, as you pour your own thoughts and feelings onto the pages—and write the words you need most.
Clap When You Land
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The second poignant, powerful and passionate novel in verse from the 2019 Carnegie Medal winning author of The Poet X.
With the Fire on High
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
From 2019 Carnegie Medal winner Elizabeth Acevedo comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.'Emoni's story is a gift .
The Poet X
- 361 pages
- 13 hours of reading
“Crackles with energy and snaps with authenticity and voice.” —Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation “An incredibly potent debut.” —Jason Reynolds, author of Ghost “Acevedo has amplified the voices of girls en el barrio who are equal parts goddess, saint, warrior, and hero.” —Ibi Zoboi, author of American Street Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will be captivated by this remarkable #ownvoices novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, featuring an Afro-Latina heroine who expresses her truth with fierce passion. Xiomara Batista feels invisible in her Harlem neighborhood and, as her body matures, she resorts to using her fists to communicate. Yet, she has much to say and channels her frustrations into a leather notebook, reciting her words like prayers, especially after developing feelings for a boy named Aman, whom her family must never know about. With her mother’s strict adherence to church rules, Xiomara learns to keep her thoughts private. When invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she grapples with the fear of her mother discovering her secret. Despite the challenges, Xiomara yearns to perform her poems, determined to make her voice heard in a world that often tries to silence her.