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Concrete Kids by Amyra León

emotional reflective fast-paced

3.5

I really enjoyed this short collection of free-verse poetry from the author, Amyra Leon. She really highlights the struggles she faces through a lens of intersectionality - a child in foster care, poverty, loss and grief, being Black, and more. Her stories help you feel empathy without pity; they are factual, yet not told in such a way as to make you feel sorry for her. It is important for us to remember that experiences other than our own are worth listening to, and that at least trying to understand can put us in a better position not only to empathize with others, but to advocate for those who are underrepresented and mistreated. I would definitely read more by this author.
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