Letters to a Young Brown Girl

Barbara Jane Reyes' poetry collection "The Brown Girl" is a powerful exploration of the experiences of Filipino American girls and young women of color, addressing issues of shushing, foreignness, unattractiveness, and violence. Through her "otherness," Reyes finds beauty and grace amidst her rage and exposes the sensitive nerve-endings of life under patriarchy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2020
Publisher: BOA Editions

Barbara Jane Reyes is a champion for Filipino American girls and young women of color, offering bold affirmations that stem from her deep empathy, fierce intelligence, and finely honed B.S. detector. In her collection of poems, The Brown Girl, Reyes takes a stand against the constant shushing and demeaning messages she faces, expressing her frustration and anger. She refuses to be silenced and instead unleashes her power, flipping tables, throwing chairs, and raising her voice. Through her poetry, Reyes keenly observes the daily violences perpetrated against her, channeling her "otherness" to uncover moments of beauty and grace amidst her rage. At the same time, she reflects on her experiences as a visible immigrant woman of color, exposing the delicate nuances of life under patriarchy. Reyes' poetry is a powerful testament to her resilience and determination, as she navigates the complexities of identity and challenges societal norms with unwavering courage.

Barbara Jane Reyes is a remarkable advocate for Filipino American girls and young women of color, providing empowering affirmations that are rooted in her profound empathy, sharp intelligence, and finely tuned B.S. detector. In her collection of poems titled "The Brown Girl," Reyes courageously confronts the persistent shushing and demeaning messages she faces, expressing her frustration and anger. She refuses to be silenced and instead unleashes her power, flipping tables, throwing chairs, and raising her voice. Through her poetry, Reyes keenly observes the daily violences perpetrated against her, channeling her "otherness" to uncover moments of beauty and grace amidst her rage. At the same time, she reflects on her experiences as a visible immigrant woman of color, exposing the delicate nuances of life under patriarchy. Reyes' poetry is a powerful testament to her resilience and determination, as she navigates the complexities of identity and challenges societal norms with unwavering courage.

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 177 x 228 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950774173