{"product_id":"no-lace-fronts-in-iowa-city-poems","title":"No Lace Fronts in Iowa City: poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meghan Malachi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e No Lace Fronts in Iowa City: poems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-06-16\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e In *No Lace Fronts in Iowa City*, Meghan Malachi masterfully weaves a tapestry of identity, longing, and resilience, capturing the tumultuous journey of girlhood against the backdrop of a shifting landscape. This debut poetry collection invites readers into the vibrant world of a South Bronx childhood, contrasted with the complexities of womanhood in the Midwest. Through confessional verses and intimate epistolary moments, Malachi delves into the nuances of Black Latinx identity, revealing the heart-wrenching stakes of belonging and acceptance. Wigs and anti-heroines become powerful symbols of transformation and self-discovery, celebrating the bonds of female kinship. *No Lace Fronts in Iowa City* is an emotionally charged love letter that resonates with anyone who has ever sought connection in an ever-evolving world. Experience the raw beauty of Malachi's voice as she navigates the delicate balance between desire and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963695694\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meghan Malachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414656868659,"sku":"9781963695694","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/3636\/7411\/files\/9781963695694.jpg?v=1780295302","url":"https:\/\/bookabaloo.com\/products\/no-lace-fronts-in-iowa-city-poems","provider":"Bookabaloo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}