i am the rage by Dr. Martina McGowan, illustrated by Diana Ejaita (Sourcebooks, $14.99, 9781728245072) was published in 2021 and won the Nautilis Award and BCALA 2022 Honor Poetry Award.
Through a blend of personal experiences and shared collective pain, in i am the rage, Dr. Martina McGowan engages readers in a vital dialogue about racial trauma and inequality. It seeks to transform outrage into understanding, and denial into awareness. It offers a voice to the unheard and the marginalized, harnessing the power of poetry to convey the complex emotions felt in the face of systemic racism.
In this powerful collection, you'll find:
A stirring journey through emotions in the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, the landmark Black Lives Matter protests that followed, and the ongoing attacks on the Black community.
An empathetic and authentic examination of personal and societal grief.
A call to action and a testament to the strength of community.
An exploration of the healing power of expression, acknowledgement and mutual understanding.
Beautiful illustrations by Diana Ejaita to accompany the raw emotion of each poem.
i am the rage serves as a mirror reflecting the shared truth of racial disparity, and a window into the lived experiences of those impacted by it.
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If you loved i am the rage, you'll love a sweeter song: Catharsis by Dr. Martina McGowan (Sourcebooks, $14.99, 9781728283005), published January 30, 2024.Experience the rich tapestry of life through the vibrant poetry of a sweeter song by Dr. Martina McGowan. This powerful collection offers a unique perspective on the lives of people of color, women, and other marginalized and oppressed people, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that shape our collective human experience.
With each verse, Dr. McGowan brings to life the complex emotions and perspectives that make us who we are, inviting readers to see the world in a new light. From the joys of love and family to the pain of loss and injustice, a sweeter song is a celebration of the human spirit in all its diversity.
For those who are moved by i am the rage, Dr. McGowan's first award-winning poetry collection, and the seminal works of Amanda Gorman and Maya Angelou, Dr. McGowan's newest collection offers an extraordinary glimpse into the Black experience across a range of topics. The perfect poetry gift book for women and men, a sweeter song is a must-read for anyone seeking to connect with the universal issues that touch us all.