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Lions Don't Eat Us is the debut poetry collection of Constance Quarterman Bridges. The work weaves her family's lineage—tracing back to enslaved ancestors in Civil War Virginia and Cherokee roots—into a broader American narrative that spans the Great Migration of 1916 and beyond. Through vibrant poems, she honors the resilience of her heritage while reflecting on identity, memory, and the historical forces that shaped her family’s journey. The collection earned the Cave Canem Poetry Prize in 2005 for its powerful introduction of an African‑American poet.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Constance Quarterman Bridges
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