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The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward

Contributors:

Saeed Jones (Author)

Maggie Smith (Author)

Contributors: Saeed Jones (Author) ; Maggie Smith (Author)

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A liberatory anthology of twenty-seven writers--a community in book form--charting paths ahead for action and care in the face of political uncertainty, curated by Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones.

Inspired by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith's conversations in the wake of the 2024 election, this is a collection of poems, essays, and visual art on what we--individually and collectively--can hold onto, and what we can work towards.

In times of difficulty, with a government working against its own people, we must turn to our friends and loved ones to provide context, language, energy, and hope. The People's Project offers a range of perspectives, drawing wisdom from their communities and histories: from know-your-place aggression to crip time as a way forward, from finding strength in nature to how trans people provide a guide for the future, and how hope has everything to do with survival.

We hope these meditations and strategies will provide you with inspiration and fortitude for the years ahead.

Featuring original and selected work from Alexander Chee, Chase Strangio, Tiana Clark, Hala Alyan, Aubrey Hirsch, Imani Perry, Abi Maxwell, Victoria Chang, Koritha Mitchell, Jason Silverstein, Alice Wong, Mira Jacob, Aruni Kashyap, Sam Sax, Ashley C. Ford, Marlon James, Eula Biss, Randall Mann, Danez Smith, Ada Limon, Kiese Laymon, Joy Harjo, Jill Damatac, Kay Jones, and Patricia Smith.
ISBN-10: 1668207028
ISBN-13: 9781668207024
Author: Jones, Saeed, Smith, Maggie
Publisher: Washington Square Press

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ISBN-13: 9781668207024

ISBN-10: 1668207028

Publish Date: September 9, 2025

On Sale Date: September 9, 2025

Language: English

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 7.1 × 5.1 × 0.6 in

Weight: 0.45 lbs

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