Chasing Utopia

The poetry of Nikki Giovanni has spurred social justice movements and inspired songs turned hearts and informed generations about the reality of life—especially Black life--in America. One of the foremost African-American writers and activists of her generation she has been hailed as a healer and a sage a powerful voice on issues of race equality violence and discrimination. With Chasing Utopia Giovanni demands that the prosaic—flowers food birdsong winter—be seen as poetic and reaffirms once again why she is as energetic remarkable (Gwendolyn Brooks) wonderful (Marian Wright Edelman)outspoken prolific energetic (New York Times) and relevant as ever. “This slim volume delights on every page. There are stories imaginings whimsy and startling images which prove the poet’s power and her command of language . . . Anyone with a love of language will be delighted with this book and the continuing publication of America’s treasured poet.”—San Francisco Book Review