Owed

Owed, a poetry collection by Joshua Bennett, celebrates everyday Black experience in the US through a diverse range of poetic forms, including elegies and odes, centered on themes of repair and reflection. Recognized as a book of the year by the Telegraph, it invites readers to reconsider overlooked people, spaces, and objects, fostering a deeper understanding and connection. The collection explores how acknowledging the past's brutality can open pathways to a more compassionate and inclusive future.