I’m not sure I can put into words how revolutionary this book is.
These non/minimal/unreliable speakers were able to put their brilliant minds, poetic thoughts, and incredible insights finally into words.
Because of a parent, a practitioner, and a letterboard.
Our non/minimal/unreliable speakers are IN THERE.
And this book is proof.
19 Western Canadian Spellers. 32 poems.
When you read these poems, think about what Luke said recently to a group of friends:
“Think about not being able to speak your whole life.”
They have been unheard for so long.
Their expressive voices and poems need to be purchased, savoured, shared, and supported.
Our poets are thrilled to be published, not just alone, but alongside their peers and friends.
For them, this is not only life-altering, it is intellect-affirming.
Please purchase one—or more—books.
Please give them as gifts.
Please talk about this with your families this Christmas.
Let’s spread our poets’ voices this Christmas.
All proceeds will support a community fund aligned with Mentoring Minds’ mission: “where every mind finds its voice.”
BONUS: Luke wrote the Foreword.
Special mention/credit to Damon Kirsebom for the title:
“I think of my genre of poetry as ‘Pointed Poetry’, not only because I point to letters to develop my poem, but also because my poems tend to be words of protest—so ‘pointed’ sounds edgy.”
Thanks to Madison Imber of Mentoring Minds for the smoothest collaboration, ever.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Luke’s advocacy.
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If you know a family with non/minimal/unreliable speaking members, please share this book with them. Share these websites for more information:
Luke’s website www.thisisluke.ca
Mentoring Minds www.mentoringminds.ca
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