We Want Our Bodies Back

"We Want Our Bodies Back" is a powerful poetry collection by Jessica Care Moore, capturing her vibrant, electric voice over two decades of work. The book addresses themes of Black women’s creative and intellectual strength while confronting the pain, anger, and resilience in the face of ongoing scrutiny, misogyny, racism, and societal pressures. Through fierce and passionate verses, Moore explores the ways Black women build emotional and physical shelters to withstand systemic adversity.