Lessons on Being TenderHeaded
In Janae Johnson’s debut poetry collection, the concept of being tenderheaded is less about Black hair; more how we are taught to disguise pain through suppression of macro and micro traumas. From lyrically experimental to personified prose, each poem encourages humor to rise after an eight hour hair appointment and the ultimate decision to wear a ponytail.
About the Artist
Janae Johnson (she/her) is an award-winning poet, performer, educator, curator and DJ. National Poetry Slam Champion, Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion. Website: janaejohnson.com
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