The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

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The Poet X
Cover of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Author(s) Elizabeth Acevedo
Published March 6, 2018
Publisher HarperTeen
Genre(s) Contemporary Fiction
Poetry
Age group Young Adult


The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo is a young adult contemporary novel, written in verse. It was originally published on March 6, 2018.

Trigger Warnings

  • Harassment
  • Homophobia
  • Parental abuse (physical and mental/emotional)
  • Sexism
  • Sexual assault
  • Slut shaming

Representation

An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.

  • Dominican main and side characters*
  • Gay side character
  • Trinidadian main character
  • Black side characters
  • Afrolatinx side characters*
  • M/M relationship (minor)

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