Velvet Dragonflies (PB) (2022)

Cushioned with love and tenderness, breakout poet Billy Chapata escorts readers through the oftentimes coarse path back to self-love in his latest collection of poetry, Velvet Dragonflies. This collection is divided into five sections--"Viscose," "Koigu," "Damask," "Charmeuse," and "Landing"--with each section representing the evolving softness that is found when true, deep self-respect and acceptance is rediscovered. Much like his two previous works, Chapata writes words that will echo around readers' minds long after they've finished reading.