Light Filters In: Poems

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Review ------ “A young poet dips into the ink of her experience and writes her own light into existence.” (Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak) “Caroline’s words are an honest, lyrical kick in the teeth.” (Amanda Lovelace, bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one) “Kaufman’s willingness to share and artfully articulate her vulnerability has already proved vitally important for the legions of followers she’s garnered as an “Instapoet,” and will now prove similarly validating and empowering for those teens who discover her work through print…. A top addition to YA poetry collections.” (School Library Journal (starred review)) “Debut author Kaufman’s voice is authentic, and her experiences, feelings, and journey toward healing are convincing. This book could be a lifeline for survivors and provide in for others.” (Kirkus Reviews) “Her warmly conversational tone suggests assurance and solidarity with readers that she sees as allies in brave combat against overwhelming darkness.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books) From the Back Cover ------------------- it’s okay if some things are always out of reach. if you could carry all the stars in the palm of your hand, they wouldn’t be half as breathtaking. With raw honesty and emotion, Light Filters In captures the varied, wondrous moments that define what it means to be human: giving up too much of yourself to someone else, not fitting in, endlessly Googling “how to be happy,” figuring out who you want to be. In this powerful collection of poems, Instagram sensation Caroline Kaufman reflects our own experiences back at us and makes us feel less alone, one exquisite and inful piece at a time.