Book · 2026 · Language Arts & Disciplines
Against Breaking
On the Power of Poetry
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That speech has now been published as a book titled Against Breaking on the Power of poetry. Given that April is National Poetry Month, we had to have Ada on to talk about her speech as well, hopefully, as to read us a poem.
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Against Breaking by Ada Limón is a book adapted from a speech focusing on the power of poetry. On The Book Review episode titled 23 Books We Are Looking Forward to This Spring, which aired on April 3, 2026, Gilbert Cruz discussed the work. He explained that a speech delivered by the author had now been officially published as a book carrying the title Against Breaking on the Power of Poetry. Gilbert Cruz noted the fitting timing of the release, pointing out that because April is National Poetry Month, they felt compelled to have Ada Limón on the program to discuss the themes behind her speech and hopefully share some poetry with the audience. Through this introduction, Gilbert Cruz highlighted the significance of the publication, celebrating the intersection of public speaking, written text, and the enduring cultural impact of poetry during a dedicated celebratory month for the art form.
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Gilbert Cruz That speech has now been published as a book titled Against Breaking on the Power of poetry. Given that Apr… 1
“That speech has now been published as a book titled Against Breaking on the Power of poetry. Given that April is National Poetry Month, we had to have Ada on to talk about her speech as well, hopefully, as to read us a poem.”
