We are thrilled to announce that Janice N. Harrington’s Yard Show has been named to the prestigious 2024 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Awards Longlist in Poetry! This recognition highlights Harrington’s incredible poetic craft and the vital storytelling in her latest collection.

Blending Black history, cultural expression, and the natural world, Yard Show investigates how Black Americans have cultivated a sense of belonging in the Midwestern United States. Through vivid descriptions of objects found in yard shows, Harrington's poetry transforms everyday items into symbols of creativity, resilience, and identity.

Praise for Yard Show

Publishers Weekly called the collection "a delightful poetic mélange that showcases the ingenuity of Black Americans making space for themselves." Esteemed poet Martha Collins described it as both "testimony and praise song," celebrating the resilience of Black communities.

In this collection, Harrington takes readers on a lyrical journey across the Midwestern plains, weaving a tapestry of observation, memory, and cultural reclamation. The result is poetry that not only celebrates the past but also envisions a future rooted in joy, pleasure, and self-fulfillment.

Availability

Yard Show is available now for $19.00 directly from BOA Editions. Visit our online store to purchase your copy and explore other offerings, including audiobooks, rare and signed editions, and book bundles.

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We’re immensely proud of Janice N. Harrington and this incredible milestone. Stay tuned for upcoming events featuring the author, and join us in celebrating this recognition of her work!

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