The Prosaic Soul of Nikki Giovanni

For the first time, the collected prose of national treasure Nikki Giovanni—featuring:

Gemini: An Extended Autobiographical Statement on My First Twenty-Five Years of Being a Black Poet

Nominated for the National Book Award, this is a journey—both private and public—through the trials and triumphs of 1960s America.

Sacred Cows ... And Other Edibles

Winner of the Ohioana Library Award, these fresh and wryly humorous essays explore some of America’s lofty institutions and the poet’s pivotal life experiences.

Racism 101

This collection of essays contributes a vital and critical chapter to the debate on American national values.