Hybrida: Poems

The collection delves into the challenges of raising a mixed-race child amid political turmoil in the U.S. Tina Chang reflects on her son's blackness and the associated risks in a post-Trayvon Martin world, intertwining themes of safety and childhood. She also draws parallels between these realities and racialized roles in fairy tales, all set against the backdrop of urban landscapes marked by threat and surveillance. Through her exploration, Chang emphasizes the unique language and experiences of mothers navigating these complexities.