A review by ubepandesol
Letters to a Young Brown Girl by Barbara Jane Reyes

With a loud, wondrous voice, this unflinching poetry collection pulsates with anger that mirrors many a young brown girl's, directed towards the whites and privileged folk who contribute to the harmful aggressions that attempt to chip away at a brown girl's worth. Written in multiple languages, this collection speaks truths that are written for the attentive (and possibly also angry) Filipino audience first and foremost.