Chasing Utopia

<p><strong>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. </strong></p><p>With <em>Chasing Utopia</em> 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 (<em>New York Times</em>) and relevant as ever.</p><p><strong> 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.--</strong><em>San Francisco Book Review</em></p><p><strong>If there was a need for poetry that galvanized and inspired there was also a demand for poetry that comforted and unified -- and Ms. Giovanni provided on both counts. -- <em>The Washington Post</em></strong></p>