Author is an acclaimed poet with four published collections of poems, her most recent the majorly successful Oceanic; her debut nonfiction book will appeal to the massive audience she's garnered through previous publications as well as her 18K followers on social media
We expect strong blurbs from acclaimed writers Kiese Laymon, Ross Gay, and Nicole Chung
Cover and interior art contributed by illustrator Fumi Nakamura; interior will be published in full-color, making it a gorgeous package and perfect gift book
Audiobook published and distributed by Brilliance Audio simultaneous with hardcover publication, read by author
Book's distinct engagement with joy, nature, science, the environment, memoir, and the experiences of people of color provides opportunities for wider coverage and crossover into larger markets
