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We Have Everything We Need To Start Again

Empowering poems to bring you hope

Koleka Putuma author Adriana Bellet illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hot Key Books

Published:20th Jun '24

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A groundbreaking poetry collection for young people from exceptional emerging talent Koleka Putuma

Press both feet to the ground.
Place your hand on your heart.

You are brave and capable.
It will always be your time.


An empowering and uplifting collection of poems from groundbreaking and award-winning poet Koleka Putuma, about figuring out who you are and embracing it.

With words to affirm, this is the ideal companion to hold your hand while you navigate all the big questions, discoveries and transitions of young adulthood.

The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Nikita Gill and Elizabeth Acevedo.

A hopeful poetry collection for young adults growing up in today's complex world * Books for Keeps *
Late childhood to adulthood is brilliantly captured through 50 scintillating poems by Koleka Putuma. Mental health, sexuality, body image, family, social media and finding a place in the world are explored in this empowering and memorable collection. Accessible and contemporary . . . will demand attention in the school library. * The School Reading List *
a fresh, modern collection for both new and established poetry fans. * School Reading List *
Hard-hitting and excruciatingly relatable. * Children's Books Ireland *
The poems in this collection are powerful and raw, personal and compassionate. * The School Librarian *

ISBN: 9781471413322

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 12mm

Weight: 143g

160 pages