Electric Arches

This collection is not quite like anything I've read before, which is always a delightful experience in poetry. The book is an ode to the experience of black women and children, and a hopeful reimagining. Ewing experiments in mixed media with displays of modern-looking art, some black pages with white font, different fonts of varying sizes, and handwriting all lend to a vivid, textured, and emotional experience. “appletree” is one of the best poems I've read this year.