Description
Discover the powerful debut collection, *Burning Sugar*, by acclaimed poet and activist Cicely Belle Blain. This evocative book is a profound exploration of identity, colonization, and the unyielding resilience of Black bodies. Through vivid poetry and personal letters, Blain masterfully unveils the intricate connections between systemic racism, anti-Blackness, and the historical narratives that shape our world today. Each poem serves as a testament to the beauty and brutality of existence, sparking conversations about race, resilience, and the complexities of joy in the face of adversity. With a poignant voice, Blain invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths while awakening a sense of empathy and understanding. *Burning Sugar* is not just a collection; it's an activist manifesto that challenges social norms and ignites necessary dialogues surrounding race and equity in contemporary society. Published in 2021 under the VS. Books imprint, this essential read is curated by Vivek Shraya and champions the works of emerging Indigenous or Black writers and writers of colour. Ideal for anyone interested in social justice, poetry, and the impact of art in addressing systemic oppression, *Burning Sugar* is a must-have addition to your library. 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: 9781551528250. Year: 2021. Publisher: V.S Books.
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: 9781551528250
Year: 2021
Publisher: V.S Books
Description:
In this incendiary debut
collection, activist and poet Cicely Belle Blain intimately revisits familiar spaces in
geography, in the arts, and in personal history to expose the legacy of
colonization and its impact on Black bodies. They use poetry to illuminate their activist work: exposing
racism, especially anti-Blackness, and helping people see the connections
between history and systemic oppression that show up in every human
interaction, space, and community. Their poems demonstrate how the world is both beautiful and cruel, a truth
that inspires overwhelming anger and awe—all of which spills out onto the page
to tell the story of a challenging, complex, nuanced, and joyful life.
In Burning Sugar,verse and epistolary, racism and resilience, pain and
precarity are flawlessly sewn together by the mighty hands of a Black, queer
femme.
This book is
the second title to be published under the VS. Books imprint, a series curated
and edited by writer-musician Vivek Shraya, featuring
work by new and emerging Indigenous or Black writers, or writers of colour.
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: 9781551528250
Year: 2021
Publisher: V.S Books
Description:
In this incendiary debut
collection, activist and poet Cicely Belle Blain intimately revisits familiar spaces in
geography, in the arts, and in personal history to expose the legacy of
colonization and its impact on Black bodies. They use poetry to illuminate their activist work: exposing
racism, especially anti-Blackness, and helping people see the connections
between history and systemic oppression that show up in every human
interaction, space, and community. Their poems demonstrate how the world is both beautiful and cruel, a truth
that inspires overwhelming anger and awe—all of which spills out onto the page
to tell the story of a challenging, complex, nuanced, and joyful life.
In Burning Sugar,verse and epistolary, racism and resilience, pain and
precarity are flawlessly sewn together by the mighty hands of a Black, queer
femme.
This book is
the second title to be published under the VS. Books imprint, a series curated
and edited by writer-musician Vivek Shraya, featuring
work by new and emerging Indigenous or Black writers, or writers of colour.