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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.

With Chasing Utopia, 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" (New York Times) , and relevant as ever.

 "This slim volume delights on every page. There are stories, imaginings, whimsy, and startling images which prove the poets power and her command of language . . . Anyone with a love of language will be delighted with this book and the continuing publication of Americas treasured poet." - San Francisco Book Review