Ellen Hagan is een schrijver, performer en educator wiens werk zich richt op de kracht van stem en zelfontdekking. Door middel van haar gedichten en essays verkent ze thema's als adolescentie, gemeenschap en het vinden van je plek in de wereld. Haar literaire benadering combineert de urgentie van persoonlijke ervaring met de ritmische kracht van poëzie, waardoor werken ontstaan die zowel bij jonge lezers als bij volwassenen resoneren. Hagan houdt zich ook bezig met theatrale creatie en literair onderwijs, waarbij ze toekomstige generaties kunstenaars inspireert om hun eigen verhalen te uiten.
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.