PHILLY JAWNS: FOR WOMEN REVISITED

A 20+20 poetry anthology in tribute to Nina Simone

Editor: Debra Powell-Wright

Co-editor: Pat McLean-Smith

Cover Design: Misty Sol

Foreword by Stephanie Renee

Prologue by Nina “Lyrispect” Ball

Epilogue by Regina B. Jennings

Back Cover Remarks by Yolanda B. Wisher

Editors Debra Powell-Wright and Pat McLean-Smith have lovingly gathered a chorus of voices from the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection to honor Nina Simone, the queen of Black Woman Magic, Rage and Reckoning. These Philly jawns revisit and revive Nina’s infinite gospel. This anthology is both playlist and prayer for Ms. Simone, our mold-breaker and future-fashioner.

—Yolanda Wisher, Philadelphia Poet Laureate 2016-2017

Sistah Writes Presents:

WHO ARE PHILLY JAWNS?

WHY NINA?

In addition to poetry, the multi-genre artists featured in "Philly Jawns" include vocalists, percussionists, cultural curators, and textile artists. For a consultation about a workshop or performance, please contact Debra Powell-Wright at mzwrightnow@msn.com