Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose by Nikki Giovanni

Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose

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Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose by Nikki Giovanni

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Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose

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One of America's most celebrated poets challenges us with this powerful and deeply personal collection of verse that speaks to the injustices of society while illuminating the depths of her own heart.

For more than fifty years, Nikki Giovanni's poetry has dazzled and inspired readers. As sharp and outspoken as ever, she returns with this profound book of poetry in which she continues to call attention to injustice and racism, celebrate Black culture and Black lives, and give readers an unfiltered look into her own experiences.

In Make Me Rain, she celebrates her loved ones and unapologetically declares her pride in her Black heritage, while exploring the enduring impact of the twin sins of racism and white nationalism. Giovanni reaffirms her place as a uniquely vibrant and relevant American voice with poems such as "I Come from Athletes" and "Rainy Days"--calling out segregation and Donald Trump; as well as "Unloved (for Aunt Cleota)" and "When I Could No Longer"--her personal elegy for the relatives who saved her from an abusive home life.

Stirring, provocative, and resonant, the poems in Make Me Rain pierce the heart and nourish the soul.

Book Details
Publisher:
William Morrow & Company
ISBN:
9780062995292
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
144
Authors:
Nikki Giovanni
Published Date:
2021-09-28
Language:
English
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About Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was associated with the Black Arts Movement. Her early collections include Black Feeling Black Talk (1968) and Black Judgement (1968). She wrote numerous further volumes of poetry and books for children. She joined Virginia Tech in 1987 and was named University Distinguished Professor there in 1999. Her honors included the Langston Hughes Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, and many honorary doctorates. She died on December 9, 2024.

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