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Bird Eating Bird is a compelling collection of poems by Kristin Naca, the 2008 National Poetry Series mtvU prize winner chosen by Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa. The work intertwines the author’s Filipino and Hispanic roots with broader Asian American experiences, employing both English and Filipino in a fluent, bilingual poetic voice. Naca’s verses navigate themes of cultural identity, love, and resilience, revealing the depth of her heritage while affirming her lesbian perspective. The collection exemplifies the National Poetry Series’ commitment to highlighting exceptional yet underrepresented voices in contemporary American poetry.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Kristin Naca
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