A review by milesjmoran
Let Me Tell You This by Nadine Aisha Jassat

5.0

Vivacious, sharp tongued, and unapologetic, Let Me Tell You This is a phenomenal collection that I fell completely in love with. Identity is a major theme in here as Jassat is mixed race, and in these poems she discloses all the things that have been said to her and her brothers by white classmates, adults, and even strangers passing her on the street. She unflinchingly presents the ignorance she's experienced and the struggle she's internally faced, such as calling out 'casual' racism said in her presence. She also discusses sexual violence and abuse, and these poems were especially raw and extremely powerful. It's personable, it discusses important topics, and the language is beautiful--I think everyone should read this collection.