Kean's Common Read Recommendations
All Boys Aren't Blue
By George M. Johnson
In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.
Earth Day Book Recommendations
The success of Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March led to the initiation of National Poetry Month in April by the Academy of National Poets. The first-ever National Poetry Month was celebrated in 1996, but the history of poetry itself goes back to about thousands of years ago.
Recommendations
The Tradition by Jericho Brown (2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Poetry)
American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin by Terrance Hayes
Frank: Sonnets by Diane Seuss
Good Boys by Megan Fernandes
Playlist for the Apocalypse by Rita Dove
Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz
Now We're Getting Somewhere by Kim Addonizi
"Poetry collections that not only spotlight human rights/ social justice/equity, but are also terrific displays of language and rhythm"- Dr. Abriana Jette