100 Queer Poems

The anthology "100 Queer Poems," curated by the esteemed poets Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan, showcases an inspiring collection of voices from both contemporary and historical backgrounds. Celebrated in The Guardian as a top poetry book of the year and a contender for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards, this compilation highlights the evolution and blossoming of queer poetry throughout the decades. It features timeless pieces by poets like Elizabeth Bishop and Langston Hughes alongside vibrant works by modern-day talents such as Ocean Vuong and Carol Ann Duffy. Readers will also encounter emerging voices like Chen Chen and Jay Bernard. The anthology adeptly transitions through themes of childhood, adolescence, and the formation of chosen families, and explores both urban and natural settings. Through this curation, the collection seeks to redefine the concept of a 'queer' poem and illustrates the dynamic dialogue between poets across generations. As noted by Attitude, it is a richly rewarding compilation that beautifully captures the intergenerational conversation within queer poetry. Okechukwu Nzelu, the author of "Here Again Now," praises it as more than just a landmark volume, but as an anthology that signifies the present moment and heralds a new era.