Plot: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo is an amazing story told from the point of view of Xiomara, a 14 year old girl that lives in Harlem. The book is written in free-verse poetry, which is a poem that does not rhyme, and has different length in every line. The story follows Xiomara's life and her struggles, such as dealing with sexual harassment and her mother's extreme behavior. The book is written in poetry because that is how Xiomara expresses her thoughts. Xiomara loves poetry, and it is a way for her voice to be heard, and every teenager needs their voice to be heard. The Poet X shows the perspective of a teen, which helps other teens find themselves in a novel, and helps let them know that their story does matter.
Personal Review: I really enjoyed this book, it perfectly portrays the good (and bad) decisions made by teens every day.
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