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Crossfire
By Staceyann Chin & Jacqueline WoodsonPublisher Description
A collection of poetry by the world-renowned LGBTQ poet and spoken-word artist dealing with themes of identity and love.
Crossfire brings together Staceyann Chin’s empowering, feminist-LGBTQ-Caribbean, activist-driven poetry for the first time in a single book.
According to The New York Times, Chin is “sassy, rageful and sometimes softly self-mocking.” The Advocate says that her poems, “combine hilarious one-liners with a refusal to conform” and note “Chin is out to confront more than just the straight world.”
Winner of the American Book Award
Features a foreword by Jaqueline Woodson
Praise for Crossfire
“A remarkable collection from a dynamic and talented writer, whose urgent storytelling and commanding voice feel vital for our times.” —Edwidge Danticat
“With this astounding new collection of poems, Crossfire, it is evident that Staceyann Chin has come into her raw, sexual, revolutionary, poetic power. These poems are jet fuel from the hot center of the body—from rage, from sorrow, from pure, unmitigated life-force.” —Eve Ensler
“We’ve all been waiting for this collection—all of us that know the brilliance, the heartbreaking truth telling, and the magic of Staceyann’s cadences. Now all of us who have been lucky enough to have seen her on stage, heard her from the ramparts, can be joined at last by readers in the quiet spaces to properly celebrate this remarkable voice and watch her take her place in American letters.” —Walter Mosley
Crossfire brings together Staceyann Chin’s empowering, feminist-LGBTQ-Caribbean, activist-driven poetry for the first time in a single book.
According to The New York Times, Chin is “sassy, rageful and sometimes softly self-mocking.” The Advocate says that her poems, “combine hilarious one-liners with a refusal to conform” and note “Chin is out to confront more than just the straight world.”
Winner of the American Book Award
Features a foreword by Jaqueline Woodson
Praise for Crossfire
“A remarkable collection from a dynamic and talented writer, whose urgent storytelling and commanding voice feel vital for our times.” —Edwidge Danticat
“With this astounding new collection of poems, Crossfire, it is evident that Staceyann Chin has come into her raw, sexual, revolutionary, poetic power. These poems are jet fuel from the hot center of the body—from rage, from sorrow, from pure, unmitigated life-force.” —Eve Ensler
“We’ve all been waiting for this collection—all of us that know the brilliance, the heartbreaking truth telling, and the magic of Staceyann’s cadences. Now all of us who have been lucky enough to have seen her on stage, heard her from the ramparts, can be joined at last by readers in the quiet spaces to properly celebrate this remarkable voice and watch her take her place in American letters.” —Walter Mosley
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Katie
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“Staceyann Chin's "Crossfire" is a poetic masterpiece that demands to be read by anyone seeking a deeper understanding of feminism and womanism from diverse perspectives. As a white woman, I believe I have a responsibility to expand my knowledge in these areas, I found her work to be profoundly enlightening, thought-provoking, and not easy.
Chin fearlessly explores the intricate intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and identity, challenging the notion that feminism/womanism is a one-size-fits-all concept. She challenges confrontation with bias and calls to recognize the complexities of women's experiences, but her passionate words leave a lasting impression and make her work accessible and relatable. Powerful.
Chin has an unwavering commitment to empowering voices often marginalized within feminist movements. Her poems encourage inclusivity, ensuring that all voices, regardless of their backgrounds, are acknowledged and valued. One of the most compelling aspects of her collection is her commentary on the #MeToo movement. This read like a gut punch. I was captivated and called to attention.
Chin sheds light on the disparities in how #MeToo has been received, based on race, prompting readers to recognize and address these disparities within feminist activism
"Crossfire" is an invaluable resource. The poetry demands reflection, encourages critical thinking, and provides insights that can help expand our understanding of the complex and multifaceted issues women face.
"Crossfire" is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of feminism, womanism, and the need for inclusivity. Chin's poetry challenges us to be better, to be more aware, and to actively engage with these critical topics.”
Willow
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Meagan C
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“Propulsive, rhythmic poems that pack a punch and don't hold back. Unabashedly angry and filled with feminist rage. Some of the content could get overwhelming at times but that's just my opinion. It probably works for some people.
UPDATE 7/19/23 full review on The Lesbrary
https://lesbrary.com/crossfire-a-litany-for-survival-by-staceyann-chin/”
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About Staceyann Chin
Staceyann Chin is a fulltime artist. A resident of New York City and a Jamaican National, she has been an "out poet and political activist" since 1998. From the Nuyorican Poets' Cafe to one-woman shows Off- Broadway to acting in Julie Taymor's Across the Universe and performing in both the stage and film versions of Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States, to starring in the Tony nominated, Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.
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