Recs if you like Love is a Dangerous Word: the Selected Poems of Essex Hemphill...

a range of influential and evocative poetry collections from Black queer poets throughout time

Poetry books written by Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill poets.

poetry that speaks to experiences with HIV/AIDS across the years

“My T cells are
strewn about the leaves of
a mighty tree, like the
hair of an old man, like the
stars of a collapsing universe.”

• essex hemphill, vital signs

Queer (& Trans, Two-Spirit +) poets

In-progress/Updated over time Recommendations highly welcomed! Seeking intersectional works esp.

Single work per author listed (unless an anthology of multiple authors works)

Poetry written by Black and/or African writers! Emphasis on intersectionality.

Poetry has a long history of being used to speak on injustices, raise awareness, and provide social commentary. Diversify your poetry shelves with these poets that speak on their experiences navigating marginalization. Would love recommendations!

LGBTQIA2S+ poetry collections