{"product_id":"ill-cry-if-i-want-to-poems-9781771683975","title":"I'll Cry If I Want to: Poems","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poignant journey through womanhood, motherhood, mental health, and identity, with a unique lens on the biracial experience, offering solace and understanding amidst life's complexities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll Cry If I Want To\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant collection that delves into the intricate experiences of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, mental health, grief, and the challenges of being biracial. Each poem offers a candid glimpse into the raw realities of life, resonating with honesty and emotional depth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout the collection, Franco explores the highs and lows of existence with unapologetic sincerity. From the joys of motherhood to the complexities of marriage, every aspect of life is examined through a lens of gratitude and resilience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that it's okay to embrace our vulnerabilities and acknowledge our struggles. Through evocative verses and illustrations, readers are reassured that they are not alone in their journey, finding solace in the recognition that someone out there sees and understands them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaquel Franco is a multi-racial poet of Venezuelan descent living in Ohio. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eI'll Cry If I Want To \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e When the Bee Stings \u003c\/i\u003eand her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThought Catalog \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Rattle Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e When she is not reading, writing or keeping up with two kids she is listening to Taylor Swift.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Central Avenue Poetry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185914085650,"sku":"9781771683975","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7d586731-5ae1-4f70-957f-31fd23e74588.jpg?v=1744593672","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ill-cry-if-i-want-to-poems-9781771683975","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}