The Poet X

"A novel-in-verse that is as devastating as it is beautiful. Whether it’s standing up to her mother, questioning her religion or pushing back against unrelenting waves of sexual harassment, young Xiomara Batista has to spend every day fighting. When a teacher encourages her to join a poetry club, Xiomara discovers a powerful new weapon of choice. Pro-tip: Please do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook. It’s a truly special experience to hear these lines directly from a master like Elizabeth Acevedo, a National Poetry Slam champion, whose profound delivery will sear itself into your memory."

"It's a stunning story told in verse about a young Dominican poet learning to use her voice and take up space."