The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
"The Poet X" is a coming-of-age novel that follows the journey of a young girl named Xiomara, who uses poetry as an outlet to navigate her complex life. Set in Harlem, Xiomara grapples with her strict Dominican parents, her evolving understanding of her own identity, and her burgeoning relationship with a boy named Aman. Through her powerful and honest poetry, Xiomara finds her voice, confronts societal expectations, and discovers the strength to define herself on her own terms.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 357
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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