Ellen Hagan ist eine Schriftstellerin, Performerin und Pädagogin, deren Werk sich auf die Kraft der Stimme und der Selbstfindung konzentriert. Mit ihren Gedichten und Essays erforscht sie Themen wie das Erwachsenwerden, Gemeinschaft und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Ihr literarischer Ansatz verbindet die Dringlichkeit persönlicher Erfahrungen mit der rhythmischen Kraft der Poesie und schafft so Werke, die sowohl bei jungen Lesern als auch bei Erwachsenen Anklang finden. Hagan engagiert sich auch in der Theaterarbeit und der literarischen Bildung, wo sie zukünftige Künstlergenerationen inspiriert, ihre eigenen Geschichten auszudrücken.
Exploring themes of motherhood and legacy, the poems delve into the duality of being a daughter and a parent. Ellen Hagan reflects on her family's global history while intimately addressing the personal experience of impending motherhood. Through her work, she aims to reclaim the female body from historical and literary violence, offering a powerful commentary on women's experiences across generations.
The collection features vibrant and unapologetic poems that celebrate the human experience with authenticity and beauty. Ellen Hagan's voice is both powerful and tender, inviting readers to embrace their bodies and roots while exploring themes of identity and belonging. Her work combines a sense of joy and accountability, reflecting a deep understanding of the world and the importance of home. Each poem serves as a reminder of personal worth and the richness of life.
Exploring the complexities of identity, this collection of verse by Ellen Hagan delves into personal and collective experiences. Through her poetic lens, she examines the intricacies of self-perception and societal influences, creating a tapestry of thoughts that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of being human. Hagan's work invites readers to reflect on their own identities while celebrating the beauty and chaos of life.
Newbery Honoree, and Coretta Scott King Award winner Watson and debut novelist Hagan present two dynamic, creative young women who stand up and speak out in a feminist anthem novel featuring their powerful art and poetry.
When seventeen-year-old Chloe's affluent family loses everything, she sets out to discover herself with the help of new and surprising friends.