From From: Poems

by Monica Youn

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A collection of poems reflects the experiences of Asian Americans and the problem of creating an Asian American identity while influenced by Westerners' ideas about Asians.

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I saw Youn read from this at the LA Times Festival of Books 2023, and she was great. So I purchased a copy and had it signed, and am only now reading it since it was listed for the NBA Poetry.

I am so glad to have a copy, because I already want to read it again. I really enjoyed Study of Two Figures (Agave/Pentheus) and especially the entire last section, In the Passive Voice. The poems in this section are based on her experiences--as a Korean-American, as a mother, her thoughts on art and life and racism. Yet these poems, despite being about some very distinct subjects, also all fit together and connect. It is very well done, and I need to read it again to catch more of that! (

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Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (Poetry – 2024)

Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize (Longlist – Nonfiction – 2023)

National Book Award (Longlist – Poetry – 2023)

PEN/Jean Stein Book Award (Longlist – 2024)

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The New York Times Notable Books of the Year (Fiction – 2023)

NPR: Books We Love (2023)

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