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.

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created by serenkilig

last updated January, 2026

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black girl, call home is an excellent poetry collection and would be a great fit for this list!

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Oh wonderful, thank you so much for the rec!!

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jazz money is a queer indigenous australian poet w a few collections! their first one is how to make a basket

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Their work looks INCREDIBLE, thank you!!

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i teach some of their work at my english teaching job!

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they seem rlly great

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kaveh akbar would also be great on this list! i enjoyed calling a wolf a wolf

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Oh perfect, thank you so much!

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