The New Book, 9780063447523
Hardcover
Giovanni’s final poems: fury, joy, truth. A landmark collection.
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The New Book

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  • Hardcover

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    29 December 2025

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Summary

The New Book: A Landmark Collection

Nikki Giovanni’s extraordinary final collection—a landmark of American literature which speaks to the fury and upheaval of our time, as well as the triumphs and delights of her remarkable creative life.

For decades, Nikki Giovanni’s poetry has been at the forefront of American culture. The New Book is a towering work of protest against the divisions of our time, leavened with moments of joy and reflection about her indelible legac…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780063447523
ISBN-10:0063447525
Author:Nikki Giovanni
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:William Morrow
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:29 December 2025
Weight:236g
Dimensions:203mm x 127mm x 17mm
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Critics Review

“A fitting and electrifying final offering from one of the most vital American voices.…pulses with emotional and political resonance, capturing the poet’s unflinching voice as she traces personal history alongside broader struggles for racial justice. Charged with energy and insight, these poems blend intimate moments with sweeping commentary. To read this collection is to witness a rich, defiant, and generous life.” — Library Journal (starred review)

About The Author

Nikki Giovanni

Poet, activist, mother and professor Nikki Giovanni was born in 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over the span of thirty years, Nikki has received nineteen honorary degrees from colleges and universities.

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