Poemhood: Our Black Revival Ian House fragments of invented folklore and

fragments of invented folklore and mongrel histories have stained through from Breen’s subconscious and come to bloom as a trio of sequences that deal

and adds to its achievement

a poet all of the time whether they try to be or not

damn funny and refreshing takes on the everydayness of our lives

Brown’s poetic concerns are both broad and intimate

Poemhood: Our Black Revival Ian House fragments of invented folklore and"A rich, thoughtful anthology exploring centuries of Black poetry." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This deep and complex assemblage of Black poetry culminates in a joyful, painful, and emotionally rich experience." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An eclectic mix of Black experiences fills this unmatched anthology that features both modern poets, such as Nikki Giovanni and Ibi Zoboi, and 'the brilliant Black poets who are now ancestors' A fresh