Homie: Poems
FINALIST FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR POETRY
FINALIST FOR THE 2021 NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR POETRY
Danez Smith is our president
Homie is Danez Smith’s magnificent anthem about the saving grace of friendship. Rooted in the loss of one of Smith’s close friends, this book comes out of the search for joy and intimacy within a nation where both can seem scarce and getting scarcer. In poems of rare power and generosity, Smith acknowledges that in a country overrun by violence, xenophobia, and disparity, and in a body defined by race, queerness, and diagnosis, it can be hard to survive, even harder to remember reasons for living. But then the phone lights up, or a shout comes up to the window, and family―blood and chosen―arrives with just the right food and some redemption. Part friendship diary, part bright elegy, part war cry, Homie is the exuberant new book written for Danez and for Danez’s friends and for you and for yours.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 96
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2020
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781644450109
Creator Bio
Danez Smith is a critically acclaimed poet, performer, and writer who hails from St. Paul, Minnesota. They are the author of three poetry collections, including "Don't Call Us Dead," which was a finalist for the National Book Award. Smith's work has been widely published and recognized, earning them numerous awards and opportunities to perform at prestigious venues such as the White House, the Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. In addition to their successful career as a poet, Smith is also a passionate advocate for social justice and uses their platform to speak out against injustice and advocate for marginalized communities. They currently reside in Minneapolis and continue to inspire and challenge readers with their powerful and poignant words.
