A review by beewhorl
Finna: Poems by Nate Marshall

emotional funny reflective

5.0

I don’t read a lot of poetry but I am so happy I picked up this book. The poems were well thought out and shared such emotions across different themes. Nate celebrates Black vernacular in such a beautiful way which made we read and reread poems and sections of his book. As an SLP working in DC, I love languages and dialects that are continuously changing and growing. It is refreshing to see Black vernacular printed and shared in this book for all, which is what I hope and strive for with my clients and students. We must preserve languages, dialects, and culturals.