The New Book: Poems, Letters, Blurbs, and Things

An all-star ensemble cast of poets and performers bring to life Nikki Giovanni's extraordinary final collection-a landmark of American literature!

For decades, Nikki Giovanni's poetry has been at the forefront of American culture. The New Book is a towering work of protest against the divisions of our time, leavened with moments of joy and reflection about her indelible legacy, her family history, and the small pleasures of her richly lived life.

With this collection, which includes brief letters and short prose from her life as well as poetry, Giovanni reaffirms her place as a giant of literature, a canny truth-teller, an indispensable radical orator, and one of America's preeminent cultural critics. It is a book to be savored, and shared.

Readers on this audiobook include: Kwame Alexander, Cheryl Boyce-Taylor, Jericho Brown, Tabitha Brown, Mahogany L. Browne, Rio Cortez, Virginia Fowler, Nikki Giovanni, Amanda Gorman, Taraji P. Henson, Nancy Johnson, Aja Naomi King, January LaVoy, Robin Miles, Nicole Sealey, Patricia Smith, Bahni Turpin, Renee Watson, and Kevin Young.

""If there was a need for poetry that galvanized and inspired, there was also a demand for poetry that comforted and unified - and Ms. Giovanni provided on both counts."" - The Washington Post

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The New Book: Poems, Letters, Blurbs, and Things

An all-star ensemble cast of poets and performers bring to life Nikki Giovanni's extraordinary final collection-a landmark of American literature!

For decades, Nikki Giovanni's poetry has been at the forefront of American culture. The New Book is a towering work of protest against the divisions of our time, leavened with moments of joy and reflection about her indelible legacy, her family history, and the small pleasures of her richly lived life.

With this collection, which includes brief letters and short prose from her life as well as poetry, Giovanni reaffirms her place as a giant of literature, a canny truth-teller, an indispensable radical orator, and one of America's preeminent cultural critics. It is a book to be savored, and shared.

Readers on this audiobook include: Kwame Alexander, Cheryl Boyce-Taylor, Jericho Brown, Tabitha Brown, Mahogany L. Browne, Rio Cortez, Virginia Fowler, Nikki Giovanni, Amanda Gorman, Taraji P. Henson, Nancy Johnson, Aja Naomi King, January LaVoy, Robin Miles, Nicole Sealey, Patricia Smith, Bahni Turpin, Renee Watson, and Kevin Young.

""If there was a need for poetry that galvanized and inspired, there was also a demand for poetry that comforted and unified - and Ms. Giovanni provided on both counts."" - The Washington Post

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An all-star ensemble cast of poets and performers bring to life Nikki Giovanni's extraordinary final collection-a landmark of American literature!

For decades, Nikki Giovanni's poetry has been at the forefront of American culture. The New Book is a towering work of protest against the divisions of our time, leavened with moments of joy and reflection about her indelible legacy, her family history, and the small pleasures of her richly lived life.

With this collection, which includes brief letters and short prose from her life as well as poetry, Giovanni reaffirms her place as a giant of literature, a canny truth-teller, an indispensable radical orator, and one of America's preeminent cultural critics. It is a book to be savored, and shared.

Readers on this audiobook include: Kwame Alexander, Cheryl Boyce-Taylor, Jericho Brown, Tabitha Brown, Mahogany L. Browne, Rio Cortez, Virginia Fowler, Nikki Giovanni, Amanda Gorman, Taraji P. Henson, Nancy Johnson, Aja Naomi King, January LaVoy, Robin Miles, Nicole Sealey, Patricia Smith, Bahni Turpin, Renee Watson, and Kevin Young.

""If there was a need for poetry that galvanized and inspired, there was also a demand for poetry that comforted and unified - and Ms. Giovanni provided on both counts."" - The Washington Post


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“A fitting and electrifying final offering from one of the most vital American voices.…pulses with emotional and political resonance, capturing the poet’s unflinching voice as she traces personal history alongside broader struggles for racial justice. Charged with energy and insight, these poems blend intimate moments with sweeping commentary. To read this collection is to witness a rich, defiant, and generous life.” - Library Journal (starred review)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940193418849
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 08/26/2025
Edition description: Unabridged
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