Tag: blythe baird

We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival, Edited by Andrea Gibson
Mar 18

We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival, Edited by Andrea Gibson

4 stars A fantastic collection of hard-hitting poems from a variety of poets. I really enjoyed the premise of this anthology. The poems address various social justice issues and each pairs their work with a specific organization related to that issue. The book not only brings up important issues but also provides concrete ways to…

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If My Body Could Speak by Blythe Baird
Dec 24

If My Body Could Speak by Blythe Baird

5 stars A stunning poetry collection. Baird tackles many hardships in her poems including eating disorders, sexual assault, rape culture, relationships and sexuality, and healing. One thing that really stuck out to me was how well organized this collection was. Each poem flowed so nicely into the next. The themes build as the book goes…

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