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We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival edited by Andrea Gibson
We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival edited by Andrea Gibson
We Will be Shelter stands as a powerful anthology of contemporary poems that unflinchingly confront issues of social justice.
What sets this collection apart is its unwavering commitment to inspiring positive transformation through the art of poetry. This 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. Readers are compelled to take meaningful action, transforming empathy into activism and propelling society toward a brighter future.
*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.
Let the statues crumble.
You have always been the place.
You are a woman who can build it yourself.
You were born to build.
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Andrea Gibson (1975–2025) was a celebrated American poet, activist, and spoken-word artist known for their deeply vulnerable work addressing gender identity, queer politics, and mortality. Appointed Colorado's Poet Laureate in 2023, Gibson's prolific career reshaped modern performance poetry until their passing from cancer.
