Publisher's Synopsis
Fighting for Love and Acceptance...Tears Are My Ink is the latest collection of poetry from the poet Saccheen Laing. The author of four other poetry collections and two children's books, Saccheen writes passionately about empowerment, love, friendships, and everyday life. With messages from the heart, Tears Are My Ink speaks to universal experiences of love and heartbreak, conveying the thoughts and feelings of a young black woman. Featuring stories of black love, Tears Are My Ink is a poignant reminder to love your natural self, no matter how hard life might get.As an accomplished children's author and poet, Saccheen Laing has won a Prime Minister Youth Award of Excellence for Arts & Culture in 2018 from her native Jamaica. An old soul, Saccheen keeps a keen eye on the experiences of modern life, and has been a tireless advocate for better representation in books and poetry. A passionate writer, Saccheen believes in encouraging young people to believe in themselves.Be sure to follow saccheenlaing_poet on Instagram or visit www.authorsaccheenlaing.com for further information.
