Let Me Tell You This by Nadine Aisha Jassat

‘A punchy, powerful debut’ – Jackie Kay | ‘I really like Nadine’s poetry.’ – Hollie McNish

The electrifying debut collection from a powerful new voice in UK poetry. Shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award 2018. Let Me Tell You This is a vital exploration of racism, gender-based violence, and the sustaining, restorative bonds between women, told with searing precision and intelligent lyricism. Nadine takes you on a journey exploring heritage, connection, and speaking out. These poems demonstrate the power of heart and voice, and will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.

‘I adore the wise yet searching words of Nadine. – Sabrina Mahfouz (How You Might Know Me)

‘If you read one poetry collection this year, let it be this’ – Sabeena Akhtar (Cut From The Same Cloth) 

‘There is so much beauty and truth in these verses, I’m in awe of the multitude of emotions packed tightly in each poem’ – Zeba Talkhani (My Past is a Foreign Country)

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