{"title":"Tyehimba Jess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyehimba Jess\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of African American history and culture through richly crafted poetry and storytelling. His work often celebrates musicians, artists, and the resilience of the human spirit, inviting readers to engage deeply with the rhythms of the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eLeadbelly\u003c\/em\u003e, Jess blends historical narrative with lyrical innovation, making his books a vibrant addition to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture genre. Readers can expect a powerful, evocative experience that honours both heritage and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leadbelly-by-tyehimba-jess-9780974635330","title":"leadbelly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is exhilarating to be invited into a world so large and muscular, so rooted in history, a world where so much is at stake.\" — Brigit Pegeen Kelly, National Poetry Series judge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA biography in poems, \u003ci\u003eleadbelly\u003c\/i\u003e examines the life and times of the legendary blues musician from a variety of intimate perspectives and using a range of innovative poetic forms. A collage of song, culture, and circumstance, alive and speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyehimba Jess\u003c\/strong\u003e' numerous awards include fellowships from the NEA and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. A native of Detroit, he is a proud alumnus of the Chicago Green Mill Slam teams and Cave Canem. His first nonfiction book is \u003ci\u003eAfrican American Pride: Celebrating our Achievements, Contributions, and Enduring Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e (Citadel Press, 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463435436268,"sku":"9780974635330","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780974635330-leadbelly.jpg?v=1775032855"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tyehimba-jess.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}