Sarah Kay’s Top 5 Back To School Poetry Picks

Stunning poetry beyond required reading

Sarah Kay is a New York based performer, educator, and best-selling author of four books of poetry including B, No Matter the Wreckage, The Type, and All Our Wild Wonder.

As an avid reader, Sarah is constantly on the lookout for poetry that transcends the norms of the genre. Below are 5 of her favorite new and upcoming releases in poetry that are stunning enough to read outside of school’s required reading.

Some of Sarah’s bestselling poetry

Sarah’s Picks:

1. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

2. Counting Descent by Clint Smith

3. If They Come For Us by Fatimah Asghar

4. Citizen Illegal by Jose Olivarez

5. Date & Time by Phil Kaye (Sept 18)

Bonus:

Here are some of our most hyped back to school items to go with your new poetry reading list! See even more here.

1. Notebook: Pencils (Wood)

2. Pouch: School Supplies

3. Water Bottle: Glass 12th/B’way

4. Sticker: Fuck Off, I’m Reading

5. Strand Sharpie Marker

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