John Keene's Punks Embraced as Singular Achievement

In addition to a starred review in Publishers Weekly describing Punks as a “brilliant, expansive collection” that is “brimming with energy and memorably phrased insights,” John Keene’s newly published volume of poetry has continued to receive praise since its release late last year. Heralded for superbly evoking both queer and African American experiences, the book’s press highlights include a lengthy essay from the Poetry Foundation and an in-depth interview with Keene conducted by Bookforum. Links to more coverage can be found at the publisher’s website, where the book is available for purchase.