"Inheritance: A Visual Poem" by Elizabeth Acevedo is a powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and the immigrant experience. Through a stunning blend of poetic language and evocative illustrations, Acevedo delves into the complexities of family heritage and the connections that shape one's sense of self. The narrative follows a young protagonist who reflects on their roots, grappling with the weight of their ancestors' stories and the dreams they inherit. The work captures the beauty and struggle of embracing one's cultural background while forging a unique path forward, ultimately celebrating resilience and the power of storytelling across generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins .

ELIZABETH ACEVEDO was born and raised in New York City and her poetry is infused with Dominican bolero and her beloved city's tough grit. With over twelve years of performance experience, Acevedo has been a featured performer on BET and Mun2, as well as delivered several TED Talks. She has performed internationally and her poetry has been featured in Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post and Teen Vogue. Acevedo is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington, D. C, where she lives and works. The Poet X is a Carnegie and National Book Award winner as well as a New York Times bestseller.