We Have Everything We Need To Start Again

Koleka Putuma

Illustrated by Adriana Bellet

Age 14 +
20 June 2024
9781471413322
160 pages

Synopsis

Press both feet to the ground.
Place your hand on your heart.
You are brave and capable.
It will always be your time.

An empowering and uplifting collection of poems from groundbreaking and award-winning poet Koleka Putuma, about figuring out who you are and embracing it.

With words to affirm, this is the ideal companion to hold your hand while you navigate all the big questions, discoveries and transitions of young adulthood.

The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Nikita Gill and Elizabeth Acevedo.
A hopeful poetry collection for young adults growing up in today's complex world
Late childhood to adulthood is brilliantly captured through 50 scintillating poems by Koleka Putuma. Mental health, sexuality, body image, family, social media and finding a place in the world are explored in this empowering and memorable collection. Accessible and contemporary . . . will demand attention in the school library.
a fresh, modern collection for both new and established poetry fans.