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"In her publishing debut, internationally acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur takes you on an intimate journey through love, loss, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In four parts -- titled Grow, Wait, Break, and Grow Again -- she shares her raw self and gives voice to experiences that connect peop...

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Main Author: Thakur, Sophia (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Edition:First US edition.
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American poetry > 21st century > Young adult nonfiction.
Young women > Poetry > Young adult nonfiction.
American poetry > 21st century > African American women authors > Young adult nonfiction.
Performance poetry > United States > Young adult nonfiction.
Thakur, Sophia > Poetry > Young adult nonfiction.
Spoken word poetry > Young adult.
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Summary:"In her publishing debut, internationally acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur takes you on an intimate journey through love, loss, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In four parts -- titled Grow, Wait, Break, and Grow Again -- she shares her raw self and gives voice to experiences that connect people, inspiring readers to explore the tendencies of the heart." -- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:99 pages ; 22 cm.
ISBN:9781536209921
1536209929
Author Notes:Sophia Thakur has been performing since the age of sixteen and has a wide reach across social media. She has presented two TED Talks and has worked closely with young people, sharing her poems and the creative process. This is her first published collection. She lives in Middlesex, England.

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