Additional information
by Avani Yenamandra (Author), Loraine Zhou (Cover Design by)
A luminous and deeply intimate debut collection mapping the quiet spaces between heartbreak, cultural heritage, and radical growth.
Inspired by the hopeful, vibrant energy of the June full moon-a celestial marker of sweetness, harvesting fruits, and celebration-strawberry moon is a cohesive contemporary poetry collection that explores what it means to live and love with an open heart. Moving fluidly through the seasons of early adulthood, this collection serves as a testament to maintaining a constant sense of wonder, no matter the hardships or gut-wrenching heartaches that ebb and flow.
Divided into three evocative movements, strawberry moon strings together the foundational facets of the author's journey:
- Empathy: A raw exploration of the deep capacity to feel, and the sharp agonies that often accompany an open heart.
- Identity: A tender, introspective look at cultural roots and their lasting impact on the modern mind.
- Growth: The eventual sweet harvest of maturing, navigating complex relationships, and stepping boldly into the clarity of one's thirties.
Born from real feelings that could only be fully expressed through the healing canvas of time, space, and perspective, these forty-one poems offer a sanctuary of simplicity. Written with striking emotional candor, strawberry moon is a warm invitation to feel comforted, validated, and profoundly understood.
Perfect for readers of modern lyrical poetry and anyone learning to harvest the riches of their own unique journey.
