Things My English Teacher Told Me Never to Do

A young woman is having trouble coping with the idea that her family is splitting apart. As her mother and brother fight with each other, this young woman finds comfort by writing poetry about her experience. In this semi-autobiographical anthology, she disparages the rules her English teacher taught her and uses words to heal herself and others. Amidst cliches and idioms, this book contains poems about family drama, peculiar library posters, and life lessons. Enjoy!