You Don't Have to Be Everything cid_4217 Cathy Park Hong grew up

Cathy Park Hong grew up steeped in shame

To be fat is to be denied humanity and empathy

Lawrence’s simple and deep-felt “Pax

caused primarily by “extremists” and misfits

Exhibiting stamina

You Don't Have to Be Everything cid_4217 Cathy Park Hong grew upPoems to Turn to Again and Again from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and More Created and compiled just for young women, You Dont Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming of age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These unintimidating poems offer girls a message of self acceptance and strength, giving them