Elizabeth Acevedo Releases The Book Inheritance A Visual Poem
The most well-known spoken word poem from National Poetry Slam Champion Elizabeth Acevedo comes alive in the brand-new illustrated book, Inheritance: A Visual Poem. Paired with vivid, full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins, Inheritance: A...
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The most well-known spoken word poem from National Poetry Slam Champion Elizabeth Acevedo comes alive in the brand-new illustrated book, Inheritance: A Visual Poem. Paired with vivid, full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins, Inheritance: A Visual Poem addresses Elizabeth’s experiences being Afro-Latinidad and the traits and struggles she inherited through her racial and ethnic heritage. Elizabeth recited the poem while performing on the D.C. poetry circuit in 2014, and video of her performance went viral, which fueled her popularity among a worldwide audience.
In the famous poem, Elizabeth embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad culture — the history, pain, pride and powerful love of that inheritance. With Inheritance: A Visual Poem, Elizabeth’s powerful words can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure or inspiration for readers of any age.
In the famous poem, Elizabeth embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad culture — the history, pain, pride and powerful love of that inheritance. With Inheritance: A Visual Poem, Elizabeth’s powerful words can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure or inspiration for readers of any age.