In this episode, meet poet Safia Elhillo, author of Home Is Not a Country, New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn, and poet and artist Jasmine Mans, author of Black Girl, Call Home. Listen in as these remarkable wordsmiths talk about the creative process of both writing their books and reading their audiobooks. Plus, hear their insights into the unique intimacy of voice recording.
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For fans of The Poet X and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, Home Is Not a Country is a mesmerizing young adult novel-in-verse on audio about family, identity, and finding yourself in the most unexpected places.
Full of the honesty, humor, and humanity that have made Lamott beloved by millions of readers, Dusk, Night, Dawn is classic Anne Lamott—thoughtful and comic, warm and wise: a timely memoir to nurture our better angels through difficult transitions.
From spoken word poet Jasmine Mans comes an unforgettable poetry collection on audio about race, feminism, and queer identity. With echoes of Gwendolyn Brooks and Sonia Sanchez, Black Girl, Call Home is a vital companion to any woman on a journey to find truth, belonging, and healing.
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