How the Boogeyman Became a Poet Seven Stories Press Novik puts a refreshingly dark

Novik puts a refreshingly dark

telling of a changed life in a changed world

Two girls vying for the prince's heart

One moment to fall apart

Amid the chaos

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet Seven Stories Press Novik puts a refreshingly darkPoet, writer, and hip hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson. Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on