The Rising of the Black Sheep by Livia Kojo Alour Leah Atherton a human being who delighted

a human being who delighted in the sensation of the moment

and as language

This collection breaks open a new window on his city and its people

There is a double meaning in the title to this debut collection from Jane Aldous – Jinn was her family nickname

Apocalypse Party

The Rising of the Black Sheep by Livia Kojo Alour Leah Atherton a human being who delightedRISING OF THE BLACK SHEEP is a testament of resilience. As a Queer Black woman speaking on personal loss, queer identity, institutional racism but also hope and joy, achievement, activism and a future that is unapologetically Black. In her debut poetry collection Livia Kojo Alour touchingly evokes her childhood memories then takes us onto her journey of self discovery, overcoming stereotypes and finally moving into her power. Now shortlisted for the