Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith

Danez Smiths 'Don't Call Us Dead' is an urgent, vibrant, and deeply moving collection that explores the realities of being Black and queer in America. Smiths work is heavily influenced by performance poetry, resulting in lines that are rhythmic, visceral, and emotionally explosive. The collection tackles themes of police violence, HIV/AIDS, and the search for joy in a hostile world. It is a vital, contemporary voice that demands to be heard.

This book is perfect for readers who want poetry that is immediate, political, and profoundly human.