Poetry

Poetry

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Michael Owen

"Extra Life" By Michael Owen

$200.00

Seventy-five works of art merge with a dozen chapters of prose, telling of a deep dive within.   “Extra Life” is an oversized book and an archival print, wrapped in a unique portfolio.   “Extra Life” was brought to fruition through a team of Baltimore creatives:Martin Studio Photography (imaging)...

Silver Sprocket

Golden Record TPB

$19.99

Golden Record is a bilingual English/Spanish poetry magazine and autofiction chapbook lusciously written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Rosemary Valero-O'Connell. It is an amalgamation of words and images brought together to become more than the sum of their parts, exploring ...

Quill Tree Books

What You Need to Be Warm

$18.99

During the coldest season, when the world feels scary—what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary art...

Niara Perry

Mourning a Stranger

$15.00

In the aftermath of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, it was poetry that allowed Niara to process the hatred they were witnessing and the anger that flooded their body. These poems are footsteps left along their road towards a semblance of peace.

Seal Press

Literary Witches: A Celebra...

$20.00

Celebrate the witchiest women writers with beautiful illustrations and imaginative vignettes. Literary Witches draws a connection between witches and visionary writers: both are figures of formidable creativity, empowerment, and general badassery. Through poetic portraits, Taisia Kitaiskaia and K...

Signet

The Complete Poetry of Edga...

$4.95

Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe’s verse in this complete poetry collection.. Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was by nature and choice a poet. From his exquisite lyric “To Helen,” to his immortal masterpieces, “Annabel Lee,”...

Dutton Books for Young Readers

Can We Please Give the Poli...

$18.99

Based on the viral poem by Coretta Scott King honoree Junauda Petrus, this picture book debut imagines a radically positive future where police aren’t in charge of public safety and community well-being.Petrus first published and performed this poem after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson...

HarperCollins

The Poet X (Independent Boo...

$15.99

An Independent Bookstore Day 2023 Exclusive!

HARPER DESIGN

Hello Grief: I'll Be Right ...

$19.99

The author of the bestselling I Used to Have a Plan is back with more balm for the soul, offering advice, inspiration, and solace for everyone who has lost something or someone special. After losing her mother to cancer, Alessandra Olanow was overwhelmed by the sadness and uncertainty she felt ea...

Clarion Books

Buenas noches, vegetales/Go...

$5.99

Say buenas noches to adorable garden veggies in this Spanish-English bilingual board book, illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Zachariah OHora.As the sun begins to set, the tomatoes are tuckered out, the cucumbers are calm, and the beets are simply beat. Diana Murray and Zachariah O...

CHRONICLE BOOKS

Bathe the Cat

$17.99

Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done—with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores with hilarious effects. Get ready for a rollicking read-aloud with a truly purrfect ending....

VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

Change Sings: A Children's ...

$18.99

A lyrical picture book debut from presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long   I can hear change hummingIn its loudest, proudest song.I don't fear change coming, And so I sing along.   In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by pre...

DIAL BOOKS

Rez Dogs

$16.99

From the U.S.'s foremost indigenous children's author comes a middle grade verse novel set during the COVID-19 pandemic, about a Wabanaki girl's quarantine on her grandparents' reservation and the local dog that becomes her best friendMalian loves spending time with her grandparents at their home...

BALZER + BRAY

The Black Flamingo

$10.99

Stonewall Book Award Winner! A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's...

Running Press Adult

Gentle Chaos: Poems, Tales,...

$23.00

From the wild imagination of Tyler Gaca, also known as TikTok's Ghosthoney, comes a beautiful compendium of poems, images, personal stories, and vignettes that explore magic, queerness, Tyler’s unique story, and the enchantment and comfort to be found in the weird, the dark, and the different. In...