Citizen by Claudia Rankine

Used Paperback, 8 x 5.5 in. / 169 pgs 

"Claudia took culture, took the visual, took the poem, and made them into a gumbo. Totally inspired and shifted for me what a "poetry" book could look and feel like." — Joél Leon

This item is part of our Radical Roots series, an ongoing series that honors the legacies of resistance, community care, and liberation movements that have shaped our world. Each collection within the series is curated by organizers, artists, educators, and cultural workers whose work is rooted in these traditions, offering their perspective on the texts, images, and histories that continue to inspire them.

100% of the net proceeds from this product will be donated to The Free Little Library.

About the Curator: Joél Leon is a performer and storyteller from the Bronx, currently serving as a creative director at the New York Times’ T Brand Studio. He specializes in leading conversations on race, masculinity, mental health, and the performing arts.