In Janae Johnson's debut poetry collection, the concept of being tenderheaded is less about Black hair; more how we are taught to disguise pain through...

In Janae Johnson's debut poetry collection, the concept of being tenderheaded is less about Black hair; more how we are taught to disguise pain through suppression of macro and micro traumas. What began as a book of poetry about women's basketball transformed into a coming-of-age story centering Black queer masculinity, emotional restoration and belonging. From lyrically experimental to personified prose, each poem encourages humor to rise after an eight hour hair appointment and the ultimate decision to wear a ponytail.

Author: Janae Johnson
Publisher: Write Bloody Publishing
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 100
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9781949342413

About the Author
Johnson, Janae: - Janae Johnson is an award-winning poet, performer and educator. Her writing celebrates and centers Black queer masculinity, kinship and belonging. She is a former National Poetry Slam Champion, Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion and a founder of two nationally recognized poetry venues: The Root Slam (Oakland, CA) and The House Slam (Boston, MA). Janae's full-length poetry collection Lessons on Being Tenderheaded is forthcoming in Spring 2022 by Write Bloody Publishing. Janae currently resides in Tacoma, WA.
IG: saysheaintfresh
Website: janaejohnson.com