Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Mouthmark Book of Poetry |
2013 |
Warsan Shire |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Pity |
2014 |
Warsan Shire |
Buy |
| 3 |
Seven New Generation African Poets |
2014 |
Warsan Shire |
Buy |
| 4 |
Halal If You Hear Me |
2019 |
Warsan Shire |
Buy |
| 5 |
Too Young, Too Loud, Too Different |
2021 |
Warsan Shire |
Buy |
“Warsan Shire’s anthology appearances place her alongside other poets working in similar territory — migration, diaspora, identity, and resistance. Seven New Generation African Poets positioned her within a broader literary movement, while Halal If You Hear Me gathered Muslim voices in American poetry. Too Young, Too Loud, Too Different collected writing from people who refused to conform to expectations.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Warsan Shire Anthologies series?
There are five books in the Warsan Shire Anthologies series, published between 2013 and 2021.
What is the first book in the Warsan Shire Anthologies series?
The first book in the Warsan Shire Anthologies series is The Mouthmark Book of Poetry, published in 2013.
What anthologies feature Warsan Shire's work?
“Shire has appeared in several anthologies including The Mouthmark Book of Poetry (2013), The Pity (2014), Seven New Generation African Poets (2014), Halal If You Hear Me (2019), and Too Young, Too Loud, Too Different (2021). These collections situate her work alongside other contemporary poets exploring identity, diaspora, faith, and resistance.”