At the Crossroads: The One Breath Rising Anthology of Poetry & Prose

One Breath Rising, a Brooklyn, NY non-profit, has been presenting 'world-class artistry in an intimate setting' since 2015. This collection is comprised of poetry and prose written by the literary artists who have performed for One Breath Rising, each of whom has been recognized for their contributions to the full American story.

Although these writers are from diverse backgrounds, their work is inspired by the African American traditions of improvisation and storytelling. They address the common themes of our day - love, grief, despair, hope, gratitude, and activism. This volume is a testament to resilience and rebirth - much needed in these days.

This book will be loved by readers who like storytelling, poetry, family history, aspiring writers autobiographical stories, African American literature, and students of contemporary American literature.

Poets and writers include:

Darryl Alladice
E.J. Antonio
Gabriella M. Belfiglio
Cheryl Boyce-Taylor
Susana H. Case
Breena Clarke
LeConté Dill
Kathy Engel
Robert Anthony Gibbons
Catherine Gigante-Brown
Maxine Gordon
Ellen Hagan
Ngoma Hill
JP Howard
Gary Johnston
Angela Lockhart-Aronoff
Abby London-Crawford
Christina Olivares
Janet Restino
Larry Roland
Joy Rosenthal
Warren Smith
Christopher Dean Sullivan
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
Mervyn Taylor

Author: One Breath Rising Inc
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 12/01/2022
Pages: 182
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.10w x 0.43d
ISBN13: 9781667842196
ISBN10: 1667842196
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | American | African American & Black

About the Author
One Breath Rising is a Brooklyn, NY non-profit that is offers monthly presentations by writers and musicians from diverse cultures - inspired by the African American traditions of improvisation and storytelling - in person and online. Our motto is world class artistry in an intimate setting. This anthology includes poetry and prose by authors who presented their work between 2015-2022.