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A Vessel Born to Float by Yazmin Monet Monet Watkins

A Vessel Born to Float

Poems

Yazmin Monet Monet Watkins

Andrews McMeel Publishing · Print & ebook · September 24, 2024

Poignant and beautifully examined, poet Yazmin Monét Watkins takes readers on an introspective journey through the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, family, self-love, and all things Black Girl Magic.

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Who it’s for
Poems explore race, gender, sexuality, family, self-love, and Black Girl Magic.
Themes
Race, gender, and sexuality, Family and self-love, Black Girl Magic
Pacing
Reflective

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About this book

Poignant and beautifully examined, poet Yazmin Monét Watkins takes readers on an introspective journey through the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, family, self-love, and all things Black Girl Magic.

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Years in the making,A Vessel Born to Float is a love letter to every version of writer and actress Yazmin Monét Watkins' former self and a shining light that brings hope, healing, and an understanding embrace to a generation reaching out for community and aching to be seen. With this stunning poetic debut, Yazmin wants you to know she sees you, too.

Race, Gender, Selfhood

Poems explore race, gender, sexuality, family, self-love, and Black Girl Magic.

Come here for

  • Poems on race, gender, and sexuality
  • Reflections on family, self-love, and Black Girl Magic

Expect

  • An introspective poetic debut
  • A love letter to the poet’s former selves

Where it sits

African American Poetry99%
LGBTQ+ Poetry60%
Family Poems44%

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Publisher categories

  • African American Poetry
  • LGBTQ+ Poetry
  • Women Poets
Authors
Yazmin Monet Monet Watkins
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published
September 24, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Race, gender, and sexuality · Family and self-love · Black Girl Magic
Reading lane
African American Poetry