The Poet X

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Format: Paperback
Pages: 362
Date of Release: 1 May 2018

Literary Awards: National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2018), Odyssey Award Nominee (2019), Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature (2018), Michael L. Printz Award (2019), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult (2020), Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2020), Lambda Literary Award Nominee for LGBTQ Children's Young Adult (2018), Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award (2019), Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction & Poetry (2018), Lincoln Award Nominee (2020), NAIBA Book of the Year for Young Adult (2018), Pura Belpré Award for Author (2019), Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers' Literature (2018), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Poetry (2018), Carnegie Medal (2019), Green Mountain Book Award (2020), Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2021), Walter Dean Myers Award for Teen Category (2019)

The Poet X is a fierce, lyrical novel-in-verse about finding your voice when the world tells you to stay quiet. Growing up in Harlem, Xiomara has learned to defend herself with her fists and her fire—but her true power lives in the poems she hides beneath her bed.

When she joins a slam poetry club, Xiomara’s private words—about family, faith, first love, and identity—are pulled into the light. As her confidence grows, so does the risk of being heard. Bold, brave, and emotionally charged, The Poet X is a story of self-expression, resilience, and the courage it takes to speak your truth.

Perfect for readers who love contemporary YA, poetry, and stories that pulse with raw honesty, this unforgettable novel announces a powerful new voice in literature.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Winner of the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal
• Written in gripping, accessible verse
• Celebrates slam poetry, identity, and self-expression
• A powerful coming-of-age story with a strong female lead
• Ideal for fans of contemporary YA and modern poetry

Format & Category

• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Novel in Verse, Contemporary
• Recommended Age: 14+

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