Ridiculous Light Poems

Ridiculous Light PoemsDiscover the transformative power of poetry with 'Ridiculous Light Poems,' a remarkable collection that won the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry. This brand new, beautifully bound book explores themes of family, race, and the intricate tapestry of American art through the lens of childhood memories from the vibrant 1960s. With 64 pages of evocative verse, Valencia Robin paints a vivid picture of her journey from a fatherless childhood in

Discover the transformative power of poetry with 'Ridiculous Light Poems,' a remarkable collection that won the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry. This brand-new, beautifully bound book explores themes of family, race, and the intricate tapestry of American art through the lens of childhood memories from the vibrant 1960s. With 64 pages of evocative verse, Valencia Robin paints a vivid picture of her journey from a fatherless childhood in Milwaukee to a woman engaged in love, activism, and creativity. Each poem is a testament to the joys and struggles of growing up in a rapidly changing world, offering readers a deep reflection on their own experiences while embracing the rich legacy of black women in America. This debut poetry collection is more than just words on a page; it’s a celebration of resilience, beauty, and connection. Ideal for poetry lovers, this book makes a perfect gift for anyone seeking inspiration and reflection. Add 'Ridiculous Light' to your collection today and experience the stirring, heartfelt narrative woven through each poem. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780892554966. Year: 2019. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780892554966
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 64


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Winner of the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry


A seasoned first collection of poems that look back to a childhood in the 1960s as they consider family, race, and art in America today.


The captivating poems in Ridiculous Light find their subjects in decades of daily experiences, whether in poems about a 1960s childhood?a Milwaukee of neighborhood libraries, first Afros, and white flight?or an adulthood marked by the pleasures and tumult of love, activism, and artmaking.


A storyteller of the first order, Valencia Robin revisits growing up fatherless, both from the confused, silenced perspective of a child and of the worldly woman that child becomes; and she explores the multiple realities of being an American woman of African descent, deeply aware of the stark differences between her life and the generations of black women who came before her.


Ridiculous Light is a unique debut: aware of its legacy, bursting with beauty and wisdom.