Whiskey of Our Discontent

“[A] superb tribute . . . [an] essential collection” of essays analyzing the works of the preeminent twentieth-century poet and voice of social justice (Booklist).

Winner of the Central New York Book Award for Nonfiction

Finalist for the Chicago Review of Books Award

Poet, educator, and social activist Gwendolyn Brooks was a singular force in American culture.

The first black woman to be named United ...