Since its launch in 2015, @poetryisnotaluxury has grown into a prominent online poetry platform with nearly 845,000 followers. The anonymous creator is releasing a poetry collection, "Poetry Is Not a Luxury," on May 6. This marks a significant transition from digital to print, allowing the creator to share their love for poetry, shaped by influences from classic and contemporary poets. The collection is seen as a 'mixtape', reflecting a need for connection through poetry amidst societal upheaval, particularly significant in the aftermath of recent elections.
"I first fell in love with Gwendolyn Brooks, June Jordan, Audre Lorde, Jim Harrison. And then some of the newer poets like Saeed Jones and Victoria Chang started trickling in."
"Iâve been thinking about this book for so long, and it did feel weird that it was coming out after the election. I was like, are we even going to have books?"
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