Emily Jo Scalzo

Scalzo's poetry is the kind you bring to a meeting of minds, a book club or organizational get together, and use as a focal point for deep discussion, and THE POLITICS OF DIVISION is filled with such discussion-provoking poems. It's one part walkabout through Cuba, one part railing against American politics, one part personal history of the poet. They are powerful, punching up at those on high while shedding a light on those marginalized by the current political conversation. Incredibly readable and also re-readable, and sure to light a fire under any reader, regardless of how they vote.… (altro)