Taking the Homeless Census

By Alexis Ivy

POETRY

100 Pages, 5.5 x 7.5

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $16.00 (US $16.00) (CA $22.00)

Publication Date: May 2020

ISBN 9781947817142

Rights: US & CA

Saturnalia Books (May 2020)

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Author Biography

Overview

A poignant exploration of homelessness and humanity through verse.

Taking the Homeless Census is a powerful poetry collection that delves into the vulnerable moments of shared humanity within the homeless community. Alexis Ivy's award-winning crown of sonnets captures the raw realities and unspoken stories of those living on the margins.

These poems offer a heartfelt response, questioning our definition of home and finding beauty in the wounds. Through thoughtful language and striking imagery, Ivy invites readers to connect with the untouchable, fostering empathy and understanding. This collection is for readers interested in social issues, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper connection to the human experience.

Author Biography

Alexis Ivy is a 2018 recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Poetry, awarded for her crown of sonnets, “The A-Street Shelter.” Her first poetry collection, Romance with Small-Time Crooks, was published in 2013 by BlazeVOX [books]. A Boston native, her poems have been displayed in City Hall and featured by Mass Poetry aboard the red line subway. Her work has appeared in J Journal, Borderlands, Worcester Review, Lake Effect, Exit 7, Saranac Review, among other magazines and anthologies. She works as an advocate for the homeless in Cambridge and teaches in the PoemWorks community.

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