At the drive-in volcano - aimee nezhukumatathil

The astonishing second book by a lively and inventive American poet of Filipina-Indian descent.

Naomi Shihab Nye says of this book, Aimee Nezhukumatathils poems are .

ripe, funny and fresh.

Theyre the fullness of days, deliciously woven of heart and verve, rich with sources and elements-animals, insects, sugar, cardamom, legends, countries, relatives, soaps, fruits-taste and touch.

I love the nubby layerings of lines, luscious textures and constructions.

She knows that many worlds may live in one house.