Recs if you like Black Girl, Call Home...
journey through Black queer poetry
a range of influential and evocative poetry collections from Black queer poets throughout time
Black Female Voices
A few lovely books written by Black women spanning every genre!
Poetry by Black Writers
Poetry written by Black and/or African writers! Emphasis on intersectionality.
Black Women Poets
The hearts of Black women rendered in verse.
Gimme those queer tears poetry edition
Queer poetry to make you feel
queer poetry by bipoc
an ever-growing list of poetry collections by queer/trans black, indigenous, people of color. seek out audiobooks or narrative performances by the poets for a richer experience.
always open to recommendations, not always vetted for content.
sapph-lit picks !!
book club book picks
Stonewall Book Awards and Honors
I thought it would be nice to have all of them in one long list.
underrated poetry by BIPOC
beautifully written poetry collections by BIPOC that are underrated or not as well known
Poetry
Stonewall Honor Books Literature
The Books that didn't get any of the main awards, but we're still stamped with being an Honor Book.
2016-2025
Their Words Their Voices: Poet-Narrated Audiobooks
Get the full experience with these poetry collections that have been 1) adapted to audio and 2) narrated by the poet.
Poems
Poems for life, mental health, nature, ect.
