We Come from...: Write from the Heart
No. of pages 80
Published: 2012
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"We Come from...: Write from the Heart" by Dean Atta is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, belonging, love, and resilience. Through his eloquent verse, Atta shares his personal experiences as a Black queer man, delving into the complexities of navigating cultural heritage and societal expectations. The poems resonate with raw emotion, reflecting on familial connections, the search for self-acceptance, and the beauty of community. This collection serves as both a personal narrative and a universal anthem for those seeking to understand their place in the world, urging readers to embrace their truth and write from their hearts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 80 pages in this book.
It 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 2012 by World Arts Platform .
Named as one of the most influential LGBT people in the UK by the Independent on Sunday and "one of poetry's greatest modern voices" by Gay Times, poet Dean Atta's work has appeared on BBC One, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and Channel 4, often dealing with themes of gender, identity, race and growing up. Dean regularly performs across the UK and internationally. He is a member of Keats House Poets Forum and Malika's Poetry Kitchen, as well as a Tutor for Arvon and Poetry School. Dean's debut poetry collection was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize. His latest book, The Black Flamingo , follows a mixed-race gay teen as he spreads his wings at university as a drag performer; a bold story about embracing your uniqueness and finding your inner strength.