Ellen Hagan è una scrittrice, interprete ed educatrice il cui lavoro si concentra sul potere della voce e sulla scoperta di sé. Attraverso le sue poesie e i suoi saggi, esplora temi legati all'adolescenza, alla comunità e alla ricerca del proprio posto nel mondo. Il suo approccio letterario fonde l'urgenza dell'esperienza personale con la potenza ritmica della poesia, creando opere che risuonano sia con i giovani lettori che con gli adulti. Hagan si dedica anche alla creazione teatrale e all'educazione letteraria, ispirando le future generazioni di artisti a esprimere le proprie storie.
Exploring themes of motherhood and legacy, the poems delve into the duality of being a daughter and a parent. Ellen Hagan reflects on her family's global history while intimately addressing the personal experience of impending motherhood. Through her work, she aims to reclaim the female body from historical and literary violence, offering a powerful commentary on women's experiences across generations.
The collection features vibrant and unapologetic poems that celebrate the human experience with authenticity and beauty. Ellen Hagan's voice is both powerful and tender, inviting readers to embrace their bodies and roots while exploring themes of identity and belonging. Her work combines a sense of joy and accountability, reflecting a deep understanding of the world and the importance of home. Each poem serves as a reminder of personal worth and the richness of life.
Exploring the complexities of identity, this collection of verse by Ellen Hagan delves into personal and collective experiences. Through her poetic lens, she examines the intricacies of self-perception and societal influences, creating a tapestry of thoughts that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of being human. Hagan's work invites readers to reflect on their own identities while celebrating the beauty and chaos of life.
Newbery Honoree, and Coretta Scott King Award winner Watson and debut novelist Hagan present two dynamic, creative young women who stand up and speak out in a feminist anthem novel featuring their powerful art and poetry.
When seventeen-year-old Chloe's affluent family loses everything, she sets out to discover herself with the help of new and surprising friends.