Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

This poetry collection by francine j. harris is a challenging work that contends with race, society and loneliness.

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Take a glimpse at the accomplishments of this talented young woman who overcame a speech disorder and went on to shape the future for creative writers.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

These works confront America’s deeply racist history and present, and at the same time, explore healing, accompanied by bursts of joy, light and love.

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

She’s the definition of a bad–s woman born before her time who championed intersectionality and womanism in her poetry, essays and other writings.