Camonghne Felix is an American poet whose work has been celebrated for its emotional power, its formal innovation, and its unflinching engagement with the realities of race, gender, and survival in contemporary America. She has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and is recognised as one of the most exciting young poets in the country.
Build Yourself a Boat is her acclaimed debut poetry collection, which explores the aftermath of sexual violence, the search for healing, and the construction of a self strong enough to survive. The collection was praised for its intensity, its beauty, and the courage with which it confronts pain and transforms it into art. It was longlisted for the National Book Award.
Felix's work has appeared in leading literary journals and she has performed and spoken at major events and festivals.
Build Yourself a Boat is available as an audiobook alongside the print edition, giving listeners a powerful and unforgettable way to experience one of the most important debut poetry collections of recent years.
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