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The Poet X

Book • 2018
In 'The Poet X', Elizabeth Acevedo crafts a compelling narrative about Xiomara Batista, a fifteen-year-old Dominican girl living in Harlem.

Xiomara uses poetry as a means to express herself and navigate the complexities of her life, including her relationships with her family and her first love.

The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and personal empowerment, winning numerous awards for its impactful storytelling.

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Petra Mayer
as a writer who won the National Book Award in 2018 for her young adult novel in verse.
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Mentioned by Elizabeth Acevedo as a book she wrote.
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