Why people recommend it
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo is a celebrated young adult novel in verse that follows a Dominican-American teenager in Harlem who uses slam poetry to understand her world and find her voice. On an episode of The Book Review titled David Byrne on Turning American Utopia Into a Book, host Pamela Paul shared a listener email recommending the audiobook version of the novel as an incredible listening experience. Additionally, on the episode titled Michael Lewis and Tana French on Their Latest Books, Alexandra Alter discussed the novel in the context of young people's literature finalists, while Alexander Alter and Maria Russo highlighted the book's triumph on the episode titled The Past, Present and Future of Jews in America and Poetry and Politics respectively. The speakers celebrated Acevedo's award-winning work for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, noting the widespread excitement and enthusiasm surrounding its recognition. The podcast commentary praised the novel's lyrical power, authentic protagonist, and compelling exploration of identity, family, and adolescence, affirming its place as a modern classic of young adult literature that captivates both teenage and adult readers alike.
Who recommended it
- Alexandra Alter Discussed
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Alexander Alter Discussed
- Maria Russo Discussed
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“That novel is the poet X by Elizabeth ASO”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“I heard your recent conversation about audiobooks and wanted to add that Elizabeth oos the poet X is an incredible audio book”
Alexander Alter — 1 mention
“kids is always a great category and this year people were really excited because the prize went to Elizabeth ASO for her novel The Poet X”
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“well of course we have on our list the national book award winner for young people's literature the poet X by Elizabeth asedo”