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Somebody's Daughter
Somebody's Daughter
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Available NOW | Poetry | Paperback | Winner of the 2021 Sexton Prize for Poetry
In Somebody's Daughter, Jasmine Games invites readers on a soul-stirring odyssey through the intricate tapestry of Black womanhood. She weaves threads of childhood memories, societal expectations, and the profound journey towards self-acceptance, using poignant metaphors like “Double Dutch” and “Hydrangeas in Bloom” to illuminate the universal quest for personal growth, self-nurturing, and the beauty found within the complexities of identity.
Individuals who appreciate poetic storytelling, rich metaphors, and reflections on the human journey will find this book compelling and thought-provoking.
Read our Author Q&A with Jasmine Games HERE
Jasmine Games she/her
is a Black and queer spoken word poet and theater practitioner from Houston, TX. She holds a BA in English and Performance Studies from Texas A&M University (2018) and an MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from The University of Texas at Austin (2022). Games is an award-winning poet and practitioner, including the 2021 Sexton Prize for Poetry from the Black Spring Press Group and the 2021 Winifred Ward Scholarship for excellence in youth drama/theatre from the American Alliance for Theatre Education. Working in education and social justice in Austin, TX, she utilises drama, creative writing, and devised performance to address social (in)justices with participants of all ages.
Learn more about Jasmine at jasmineigames.com and follow her on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @jasminegamespoetry.