{"product_id":"we-will-be-shelter-paperback","title":"We Will Be Shelter - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrea Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe Will be Shelter\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a powerful anthology of contemporary poems that unflinchingly confront issues of social justice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this collection apart is its unwavering commitment to inspiring positive transformation through the art of poetry. Within its pages, beautifully crafted verses take center stage, captivating readers with their evocative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology serves as both a call to awareness and an invitation to introspection, urging readers to examine their role in shaping a just and equitable world. Through the eloquence of these poems, readers are compelled to take meaningful action, transforming empathy into activism and propelling society toward a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Half of all proceeds from this book go to the charity of Andrea Gibson's choice every year. In 2019, a donation was made to This is About Humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrea Gibson (1975-2025) was an American poet, performer, activist, and Colorado's ninth poet laureate. In 2008, Gibson won the first Women of the World Poetry Slam. Gibson is known for their work involving gender norms, queer identity, social issues, and LGBTQ+ topics. Gibson is the author of several poetry collections, including \u003ci\u003eYou Better Be Lightning\u003c\/i\u003e (Button Poetry, 2021). They have also won awards and honors such as first place for poetry in the 2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards and the gold medal for poetry in the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Gibson's other books include \u003ci\u003eLord of the Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e (Button Poetry, 2018), \u003ci\u003ePansy \u003c\/i\u003e(Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), \u003ci\u003ePole Dancing to Gospel Hymns\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2008), and the nonfiction book \u003ci\u003eHow Poetry Can Change Your Heart\u003c\/i\u003e with co-author Megan Falley (Chronicle Books, 2019). Gibson also edited \u003ci\u003eWe Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival\u003c\/i\u003e (Write Bloody Publishing, 2014), an anthology of poems that address social justice issues. Their works have been finalists for the Goodreads Choice Awards. In addition to their literary achievements, Gibson has released seven albums of spoken word and performance poetry, including \u003ci\u003eHey Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eTruce\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and \u003ci\u003eFlower Boy \u003c\/i\u003e(2011). Gibson is also a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion and has earned top placements in national competitions, including fourth in the 2004 National Poetry Slam and third in both the 2006 and 2007 Individual World Poetry Slams. They have been featured on international platforms such as the BBC, C-SPAN, and Air America. Originally from Calais, Maine, Gibson relocated to Boulder, Colorado in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52613800722714,"sku":"9781938912474","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/dQ9A2kaXRB9781938912474.webp?v=1785418618","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/we-will-be-shelter-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}