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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. Within its pages, beautifully crafted verses take center stage, captivating readers with their evocative power. 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. Through the eloquence of these poems, 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.

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If being floored is new to you, ya might wanna grab a cushion. Whatever the opposite of fooling someone is, Andrea Gibson does just that. Beware the highway in her grace and the crowbar in her verse. - Buddy Wakefield, award winning author

""If being floored is new to you, ya might wanna grab a cushion. Whatever the opposite of fooling someone is, Andrea Gibson does just that. Beware the highway in her grace and the crowbar in her verse."" - Buddy Wakefield, award winning author

If being floored is new to you, ya might wanna grab a cushion. Whatever the opposite of fooling someone is, Andrea Gibson does just that. Beware the highway in her grace and the crowbar in her verse. - Buddy Wakefield, award winning author

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Gibson, a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion, finished fourth at the 2004 National Poetry Slam and third at the 2006 and 2007 Individual World Poetry Slam. In 2008, Gibson became the first poet ever to win the Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWps) in Detroit. They are the author of four poetry collections, including Lord of the Butterflies (Button Poetry, 2018), Pansy (Write Bloody Publishing, 2015), The Madness Vase (2011), and Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns(2010). They also edited We Will Be Shelter: Poems for Survival(Write Bloody Publishing, 2014), an anthology of poems that address social justice issues. Gibson lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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