{"title":"Warsan Shire","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative world of Warsan Shire, a celebrated poet and writer whose works resonate deeply within the realms of arts and culture. Best known for her striking ability to weave personal and collective narratives into her poetry, Shire offers a window into experiences of migration, family, and identity. Her collections, including the renowned \u003cem\u003eBless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase her talent for capturing the essence of human experience through poignant and vivid language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarsan Shire's writing is characterised by its emotional depth and accessibility, making it a compelling choice for readers seeking to understand the complexities of cultural and personal identity. As you delve into her works, you'll find yourself absorbed in the rich tapestry of stories she so eloquently brings to life. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering her for the first time, Warsan Shire's poetry invites reflection and connection, promising an enriching journey through the subtleties of human emotion and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bless-the-daughter-raised-by-a-voice-in-her-head-by-warsan-shire-9781784743703","title":"Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut collection from award-winning Somali British poet Warsan Shire, celebrated collaborator on Beyoncé's \u003cem\u003eLemonade\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack Is King\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 FELIX DENNIS PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Warsan Shire is an extraordinarily gifted poet whose profoundly moving poems so powerfully give voice to the unspoken.' — Bernardine Evaristo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Vital, moving and courageous, this is a debut not to be missed.' — \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoems of migration, womanhood, trauma, and resilience from the award-winning Somali British poet Warsan Shire, celebrated collaborator on Beyoncé's \u003cem\u003eLemonade\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack Is King\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her first full-length poetry collection, \u003cem\u003eBless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head\u003c\/em\u003e, Warsan Shire introduces us to a girl who, in the absence of a nurturing guide, makes her own stumbling way toward womanhood. Drawing from her own life and the lives of loved ones, as well as pop culture and news headlines, Shire finds vivid, unique details in the experiences of refugees and immigrants, mothers and daughters, Black women and teenage girls. These are noisy lives, full of music and weeping and surahs. These are fragrant lives, full of blood and perfume and jasmine. These are polychrome lives, full of moonlight and turmeric and kohl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited collection from one of our most exciting contemporary poets is a blessing, an incantatory celebration of survival. Each reader will come away changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Warsan Shire electrifies... The beautifully crafted poems in this collection are fiercely tender gifts.' — Roxane Gay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Absolutely beautiful... So relevant.' — Elizabeth Day, \u003cem\u003eDay's Delights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506752540908,"sku":"9781784743703","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12051863482823.jpg?v=1748703146"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/warsan-shire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}