You Are Here

by Limon, Ada

• ISBN13: 9781571315687
• ISBN10: 1571315683
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781571317926
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2024-04-02
• Publisher: Ingram Publisher Services, Inc.
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About This Book

You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World

ISBN: 9781571315687

About This Book

"You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" is a groundbreaking collection of poems that challenges the traditional notion of nature poetry. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, this book features fifty previously unpublished poems from some of the nation's most accomplished poets. The contributors include Joy Harjo, Diane Seuss, Rigoberto González, Jericho Brown, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paul Tran, and more.

Who Uses It?

This book is primarily used by students and educators in literature and poetry courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary poetry, nature poetry, and the intersection of literature and the natural world. The diverse range of voices and perspectives makes it an excellent addition to any curriculum focused on American literature or poetry.

History and Editions

Published on April 2, 2024, "You Are Here" is a new release that has quickly gained recognition as a National Bestseller and a 2024 NPR "Books We Love" Selection. The book reflects the evolving poetic landscape and the changing planet, offering a lyrical reimagining of what "nature" and "poetry" are today.

Author and Other Works

Ada Limón is a celebrated poet known for her work that often explores themes of nature, identity, and the human experience. She has published several collections of poetry, including "Bright Dead Things" and "The Carrying." Her introduction to "You Are Here" sets the tone for a collection that is both joyful and provocative, wondrous and urgent.

Key Features

• Diverse Voices: The book features a beautifully diverse range of voices from across the United States, each engaging with their local landscape in unique and intimate ways.
• Local Landscapes: From the breathtaking variety of flora in national parks to a lone tree flowering persistently by a bus stop, each poem offers an intimate model of how we relate to the world around us.
• Contemporary Themes: The collection addresses contemporary themes such as climate change, urbanization, and the human relationship with nature.
• Educational Value: The book is an excellent resource for teaching contemporary poetry, nature poetry, and the intersection of literature and the natural world.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781571315687
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• Hardcover: ISBN-10: 1571315683

Publication Details

• Publisher: Milkweed Editions
• Publication Date: April 2, 2024
• Number of Pages: 176
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 13.6 oz
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 5.5 × 1 in

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Awards and Recognition

• National Bestseller: 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Big Reads Selection
• NPR "Books We Love" Selection: 2024

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