A review by candority
Tell: Poems for a Girlhood by Soraya Peerbaye

4.0

This is an incredible collection of poetry about the tragic murder of Reena Virk at the hands of her peers. Reena was 14 at the time of her murder, which took place in British Columbia in 1997. As a young woman of South Asian descent, Reena struggled with the viciousness of being an adolescent girl, as well as the additional challenges that comes with racism and her intense desire to belong. Peerbaye's poetry is haunting, and her use of transcripts from the trials contributes to this powerful re-telling. This collection is heart-wrenching and helps illuminate the fact that Canada is not as picture perfect as it seems. I would definitely recommend it.