Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo is an acclaimed Afro-Dominican author and poet, celebrated for her compelling narratives and vibrant verse. A National Book Award winner, she is best known for works like "The Poet X" and "Clap When You Land," which explore themes of identity, culture, and empowerment. Acevedo's background in performance poetry enriches her storytelling, making her a powerful voice in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Elizabeth Acevedo
Quotes
Grief is a language almost no one speaks, and poetry is an alphabet that can help us find our way.
Because this is what forgiveness is. A decision to not let anger and resentment take root in your heart.
It’s not about losing, it’s about letting go.
There are two kinds of people in this world: the ones who sing and the ones who don’t.
Love is like honey. It tastes so sweet, but it always leaves a sticky residue behind.
Home is not the place you are from, it is the place you are wanted.
I’m not interested in finding a new man. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin.
Sometimes the only way to let go is to carry it until you can’t carry it anymore.
We don’t all heal at the same rate. We don’t all heal from the same thing.
In the end, it’s the flight that kills you.
There is no power like the power of an uncertain future.
You can’t control what people say about you, but you can control what you choose to believe.