Compiled by poets who have been at the center of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City, Aloud showcases the work of the most innovative and accomplished word artists from around America.
D. Watkins's love letter to Black boys in concrete cities, a daring testimony that brings to life the contradictions, fears, and hopes of boys hurdling headfirst into adulthood.
Eleanor Bennett's death leaves her children, Byron and Benny, with a mysterious inheritance: a family recipe for a black cake and a voice recording revealing a tumultuous story of betrayal and secrets. As they piece together their mother's true history, they must confront the complexities of their relationship and the legacies that shape their identities.
