A Bowl of Goodness: Nourishing Poems with a Side of Soup, Celebrating Community, Friendship, and Resilience
On Sale October 13, 2026
An anthology of contemporary poems and soup recipes to nourish us, comfort us, and bind us together— gathered by award-winning poet Major Jackson.
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“Jackson writes with astonishing clarity and compassion” — Derek Pollard
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“No American poet wears his genius as lightly as Jackson, whose poems here reach new heights of companionable style.” — John Freeman , LitHub
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The American Poets Project series continues with this stunning collection from a major—and sometimes controversial—figure of the Harlem Renaissance
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“Extraordinary…Jackson has created a new poetry of praise.” — San Francisco Chronicle
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“Starred Review: This powerful book represents a painful but inspired journey.” — Publishers Weekly
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“A ‘best’ anthology that really lives up to its title.” ― Chicago Tribune