Embodied : an intersectional feminist comics poetry anthology / edited by Wendy & Tyler Chin-Tanner ; foreword by Wendy Chin-Tanner.

Title :

Embodied : an intersectional feminist comics poetry anthology

Format:

Books

Summary:

"Collaboration between cis female, trans, and non-binary poets and comics artists"--Page 4 of cover.

"A unique collection of intersectional feminist poetry-in-comics, a collaboration between cis female, trans, and non-binary poets and comics artists"--

Language:

English

ISBN - ISSN:

9781949518139

1949518132

Physical Description:

199 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

General Note:

Includes study guide and process art.

Contents:

Voyages / poem by Miller Oberman ; art by Jen Hickman ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- You know what living means? Tits out, tits in the rain. Tits / poem by Diane Seuss ; art by Liana Kangas ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Good bones / poem by Maggie Smith ; art by Carola Borelli ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Soft landing / poem by Kokunthary Svay & Annie Heath ; art by Mia Casesa ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Rubble girl / poem by Jenn Givhan ; art by Sara Woolley ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Red woman / poem by Kenzie Allen ; art by Weshoyot Alvitre ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Gender studies / poem by Caroline Hagood ; art by Stelladia ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- A love letter to the decades I have kissed, or, Notes on turning 50 / poem by JP Howard ; art by Soo Lee ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Units & increments / poem by Shira Dentz ; art by Jessica Lynn ; colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick ; letters by Saida Temofonte -- X / poem by Khadijah Queen ; art by Ashley Woods ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Tapestry / poem by Khaty Xiong ; art by Morgan Beem ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Half girl, then elegy / poem by Omotara James ; art by Ayşegül Sinav ; color flats by Alexia Veldhuisen ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- To the cherry blossoms on 16th and Wharton / poem by Kayleb Rae Candrilli ; art & letters by Hazel Newlevant -- Bassam / poem by Ruth Awad ; art by Emily Pearson ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Speak-House / poem by Caroline Ebeid ; art by Marika Cresta ; colors by Gab Contreras ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- University toxic / poem by Laura Hinton ; art & letters by Kaylee Rowena -- Incantation / poem by Paul Tran ; art by Jude Vigants ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Capitalism ruins everything, even witch craft / poem by Kendra DeColo ; art by Ned Barnett ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Drown / poem by Venus Thrash ; art by Y Sanders ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Les années de guerre / poem by Virginia Konchan ; art by Takeia Marie ; colors by Gab Contreras ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Settlement / poem by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal ; art by Ronnie Garcia ; letters by Cardinal Rae -- Dancing with Kiko on the moon / poem by Rosebud Ben-Oni ; art by Rio Burton ; letters by Saida Temofonte -- Birth / poem by Wendy Chin-Tanner ; art by Miss Lasko-Gross ; letters by Cardinal Rae.

Subject:

Feminism -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Women -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Sexual minorities -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Intersectionality (Sociology) -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Feminism -- Poetry.

Women -- Poetry.

Sexual minorities -- Poetry.

Intersectionality (Sociology) -- Poetry.

Comics (Graphic works)

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Summary

"Verse and visuals meet, with spectacular results." -- FOREWORD (Starred Review)

"A thoughtful and vibrant dive into the art of cis female, trans, and nonbinary poets." - BOOKLIST

"This ambitious anthology of feminist comics poetry aims high, and soars." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Pairing poetry with art highlights the imagery in a fuller way, which is where . . . Embodied finds its greatest success." -- COMICS BEAT

"There's nothing quite like Embodied in the comics world." -- WOMEN WRITE ABOUT COMICS

Poetry and comics collide in this intersectional feminist anthology featuring twenty-one stories that explore the relationship between gender, identity and the body. A diverse array of award-winning contemporary poets and comic book artists who identify as cis women, trans, and non-binary, work together to create sequential art poems showcasing the relevance, urgency, and power of both genres.

Beautifully illustrated and bracingly written, EMBODIED is a memorable collaboration between cis female, trans, and non-binary poets and comics artists showcasing the power of both forms in a stunningly unique keepsake volume that will be treasured for ages.

Mystical, rooted, painful, joyous, and ecstatic; visions of the body, our genders, and our very identities from across the spectrum of contemporary poetry come together in this monumental intersectional feminist anthology where verse and comics unite in spectacular new ways.

Featuring poetry by national bestseller Maggie Smith, Pulitzer Prize finalist Diane Seuss, and National Endowment of the Arts fellowship recipients Kendra DeColo, Jennifer Givhan, Vanessa Angelica Villarreal, Kayleb Rae Candrilli, Ruth Awad, and Paul Tran.

This edition includes a study guide and a process art section.

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit International Women's Health Coalition.

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 10 Up--Focusing on sexuality, gender, identity, and nature, this graphic novel anthology of 23 feminist poems also explores related mature or emotionally heavy topics: sexual harassment, pregnancy and parenthood, miscarriage, and the implied violence of war, racism, or political upheaval. The artwork features some nudity in various poems, including at least one depiction of an explicit sexual act between two consenting adults. The lines of poetry are included in narrative boxes strategically placed throughout the illustrations, and are also shared immediately afterward as plain but intentionally formatted text. Though the illustrations are by different artists, the styles nevertheless complement one another through often cool palettes, occasionally relying on watercolor and colored pencil. The crisp blue of large bodies of water shows up in multiple poems, as do deeper-hued blues as they begin to approach the darker indigo depths of the night sky, occasionally punctuated by the warmth of a desert scene or a setting sun. The complexity of the artwork varies greatly, from simple loose, sweeping lines in front of color block backgrounds to intricate pieces with details that draw the eye to every inch of the imagery. Study guide questions and creator biographies can be found in the back matter, alongside samples of the process art. Creators and characters depicted are diverse in race, gender, and sexual identity. VERDICT Given the combination of topic and format, this likely isn't one most teens will pick up on their own. Still, this varied collection of illustrated poetry has depth to both words and illustrations. High school collections where poetry is in demand, or where educators need texts for poetry units, will find it useful.--Alea Perez, Elmhurst P.L., IL

Publisher's Weekly Review

This ambitious anthology of feminist comics poetry aims high, and soars in some selections. Each chapter opens with a short comic, which interprets a poem, which is replicated as original text following the comic. Every talent assembled, from the poets to the illustrators to the letterers, identifies as a woman or as nonbinary, and the ground they cover is vast, touching on the exhilaration of childbirth, the alienation of immigration, and the timelessness of great art. There are successes here: the "University Toxic" comic by Kaylee Rowena uses vibrant color to drive home the realities of workplace harassment as portrayed in Laura Hinton's poem, while Y Sanders's comic "Drown" packs eroticism into intricate inking that expresses a fulsome narrative arc with a mere handful of panels, representing the poem by Venus Thrash. But in other pairings, ironically more prosaic visual interpretations of a poem's dominant images elide their textual complexity (Maggie Smith's "Good Bones" is interpreted literally in the comic by Carola Borelli as a real estate transfer), while meter, text alignment, and deliberate use of letter case disappear when poems are adapted into comics panels. The artistic fusion, when it works, offers a theatricality akin to a slam poet playing on stage. These moments could serve to pique the interest of comics fans in poetry--or perhaps vice versa; it's a curious experiment, in any case. (May)

Booklist Review

The pages of this anthology run the gamut of emotion and experience. The authors, representing a diverse selection, share 21 poems of joy, rage, sorrow, and defiance that are both beautifully illustrated and printed on standalone pages, letting readers see how the words can be shaped on their own. Artists provide artwork that illuminates the narratives and emphasizes the mood and tone of the accompanying words. Themes of femininity and womanhood are presented in many ways, such as the straightforwardly named poem, "[You know what living means? Tits out, tits in the rain. Tits]," and the hopeful "To the cherry blossoms on 16th and Wharton." Back matter includes an extensive study guide, useful as a teaching tool and for anyone curious about influences and references found in several of the works. Many of the questions encourage active reading, asking readers to consider their positions, their politics, and their own creativity. Recommended for those who would appreciate a thoughtful and vibrant dive into the art of cis female, trans, and nonbinary poets.