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INHERITANCE by Elizabeth Acevedo, read by Elizabeth Acevedo
Episode 1019

INHERITANCE by Elizabeth Acevedo, read by Elizabeth Acevedo

Powerful poetry

Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews · Kirkus Audiobook Reviews

May 24, 20226m 23s

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Show Notes

Poet Elizabeth Acevedo’s narration of her groundbreaking spoken-word poem resonates with love, understanding, and heartbreak. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Acevedo’s breathtaking narration of INHERITANCE, her poem originally titled “Hair” that achieved viral fame during her 2014 slam poetry circuit. With a thrumming rhythm and exquisitely placed pauses, Acevedo celebrates the beauty and importance of Black hair. While brief, it’s an audio packed with insights and clarity that demands a relisten.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Harper Audio.

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