In-Store Poet Talk + Book Signing with Shundilyn Smith

// Wed. June 7th @ 4:00 pm CST

Join us for an incredible talk with poet + author, Shundilyn Smith, to talk about her poetry journey and celebrate her books joining our shelves!

DETAILS

• 4:00 pm cst inside of the bookstore (104 1/2 W 39th St., KCMO 64111)

• Ticket Options: RSVP ONLY to reserve a free ticket for the event or RSVP + PREORDER to reserve your free ticket and pre-order a copy of the event ahead of time.

  • Every purchase of this book contributes to our ability to circulate dollars locally and directly to the author.

ABOUT THE BOOKS

"Letters to You" is Author Shundilyn Smiths Fourth collection of self-published urban poetry. This collection reflects all the past and present encounters she has had with people today, and what she could have said to them during that moment.
In this book, Shundilyn speaks about being a black woman, highlighting the struggle of black men, deceit, not feeling worthy or comfortable in our own skin, yearning for a healthy relationship, being loved correctly and so much more.

A Peace of Me, is the Author's poetic journey through life. While reading over 150 heartfelt poems in this book, you will find yourself connecting with the text every time a page is turned. Some poems may challenge you to think differently in order to understand the meaning behind it, while others will bring you to tears, because you know exactly how it feels (whatever the situation may be). And that’s enough to let you, the readers know the most important thing of all: that we are human.

Things Left Unsaid, a potent and compelling book trelatable for anyone who feels as if their life is a constant uphill battle, as if they are misunderstood or even the black sheep. These poems may empower you, open up new wounds or encourage you to live your truth. After reading this book, you may have the courage to tell someone, some things that you have left unsaid.

Their White Lies My Black Truth is about Love, Pain, Resilience, racism and more, while trying to stay alive during a pandemic.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shundilyn Smith is an only child, from a single-parent household, coming out of Oakland, CA. She also considers herself a successful black woman. Once the author discovered her power and stepped into it, she began to thrive. The author was able to obtain 3 AA’s, a B.A in Deaf Studies with a minor in Education as well as her M.S in Rehabilitation Counseling. While Shundilyn completed her studies she began self publishing her poetry pieces, and is now a self published author of 4 books: A Peace of Me, Things Left Unsaid, Their White Lies, My Black Truth & Letters to You.

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