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Exploring the journey from girlhood to womanhood, this poetry collection captures the essence of a Black girl's evolution into a defiant woman. It delves into themes of reparations, desire, and the quest for belonging in a challenging world. Each section—ranging from "neighborhood" to "falsehood"—offers sharp, rhythmic verses that blend personal experiences with broader political insights. The poems illuminate a yearning for home and a future, revealing both the struggles and resilience of a new generation.
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Woke Up No Light, Leila Mottley
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Woke Up No Light
- Subtitle
- Poems
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Leila Mottley
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780593319710
- Series
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the journey from girlhood to womanhood, this poetry collection captures the essence of a Black girl's evolution into a defiant woman. It delves into themes of reparations, desire, and the quest for belonging in a challenging world. Each section—ranging from "neighborhood" to "falsehood"—offers sharp, rhythmic verses that blend personal experiences with broader political insights. The poems illuminate a yearning for home and a future, revealing both the struggles and resilience of a new generation.