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A review by librar_bee
Side Notes from the Archivist: Poems by Anastacia-Renee
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
5 stars. A brilliant collection of poetry in a variety of experimental formats. Under the theme of archives, Anastacia-Renee tackles Black womanhood, queerness, and daily life. Their talent shines in reflections on interpersonal interactions as well as global events. Through thoughtful insight into media ("Her Life (The Black Girl) in Unedited Episodes") and cultural discourse ("Aunt Jemima"), she brings forth the voice of a generation. In the "/Side Notes/," Anastacia-Renee celebrates Black musicians, authors, and history, a blend of joy with somber remembrance.
The intention behind every word is as striking as the feelings they evoke. Anastacia-Renee is a master of playing with words, their meanings, and our society's collective use of them in a way that should inspire all of us to think about what we say, what histories we preserve, and how we can best show up for those who are regularly denied their humanity.
The intention behind every word is as striking as the feelings they evoke. Anastacia-Renee is a master of playing with words, their meanings, and our society's collective use of them in a way that should inspire all of us to think about what we say, what histories we preserve, and how we can best show up for those who are regularly denied their humanity.