We Love Suheir Hammad
“ZaatarDiva summons through moments of lyrical insight and urbane wit, again and again, and before we know what has happened, we are hooked. Here's a poetry that urges a wholeness - a crossing of borders - as the personal is woven into the public, whereby a 'prodigal daughter' possesses her own knowing voice. Each poem in ZaatarDiva is heart-driven by the urgent, raw orality of need. And, there is a glistening barb in each turn of phrase - a lure of quicksilver accuracy." — Yusef Komunyakaa You might know her from her mesmerizing Def Poetry Jam performances, or from either of her two previously published books Drops of This Story and Born Palestinian, Born Black , but I know Suheir Hammad from 625 Broadway -- back when I worked with Glen Thompson and Marie Brown Associates--my two trailblazing mentors. To say that Suheir's voice is important is an understatment. To say it is vital, the truth. For a copy of Suheir's new book visit Cypher Books . Cypher books i...