{"product_id":"i-am-a-carnival-of-stars","title":"I Am a Carnival of Stars \/\/ Essential Words from Sonia Sanchez on Life, Love \u0026 Resistance (Pre-order, Sep 1 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspirational keepsake from the multiple award-winning writer and activist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic and legendary, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez is one of the most esteemed poets in contemporary American literature. Now for her fans and new readers alike comes this giftable quote book, containing some of her most powerful writing from her previously published volumes and in an attractive, paper-over-board package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith nearly 40 verses and quotations, this collection explores themes of love, resistance, and social justice. Sample excerpts include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn love: “your hands\/humming hurricanes of beauty.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn resistance: \"I write to keep in contact with our ancestors and to spread truth to people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn social justice: \"...if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ewe the people\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e work, organize, resist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecome together for peace, racial, social\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand sexual justice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit'll get better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit'll get better.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA prominent member of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s and a pioneer in education, Sanchez’s career has spanned decades, spawned more than 20 books and countless other writings, with Sanchez herself receiving numerous accolades and awards. Carefully selected to inspire, and perfect for casual reading and contemplation, this is the ideal gift for fans and new readers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePoet, playwright, educator, and activist \u003cb\u003eSonia Sanchez\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the leading figures of the Black Arts Movement and a winner of the Robert Frost Medal and the Wallace Stevens Award, among many other accolades, for her poetry. Born in Birmingham, AL, Sonia Sanchez now lives in Philadelphia, PA. Connect with her at soniasanchez.net and facebook.com\/poetsoniasanchez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Beacon Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: September 01, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 72\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9780807025253\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.2 X 8.2 X 0.0 inches | 1.3 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC Categories: Poetry, Reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonia Sanchez","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, Sep 1 2026) Hardcover","offer_id":48230578290923,"sku":"9780807025253","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9780807025253.jpg?v=1778247128","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/i-am-a-carnival-of-stars","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}