Poemhood: Our Black Revival Moya Cannon queer lyric mobilises all aspects

queer lyric mobilises all aspects of language to reveal contradictions of capitalism and defuse populist rhetoric

translator and director of Literature Across Frontiers

Since 2005

Lesley Curwen

Poemhood: Our Black Revival Moya Cannon queer lyric mobilises all aspects"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