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Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry | 2015 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Ada Limón's fourth collection negotiates between New York City and rural Kentucky, between the speaker's longing for roots and her fear of stasis. Finalist for the NBCC Award, the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, and the National Book Award.
About the Author
Ada Limón is an American poet and the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, serving from 2022 to 2024. Born in Sonoma, California, she received her MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. She is the author of six collections of poetry. Read more →
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