The Queen of Queens, published by Bordighera Press
In this tenacious collection of poems, the drugs, pop music, rocket crash, and Martelli’s “queens”—from Geraldine Ferraro to Madonna, Nancy Pelosi to Molly Ringwald–embody the struggle with and resistance against gender oppression, political sexism, and ongoing threats to reproductive rights, while reminding us of the power of one strong woman.
About the Author
Jennifer Martelli is the author of My Tarantella (Bordighera Press), awarded an Honorable Mention from the Italian American Studies Association, selected as a “Must Read” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, and named as a finalist for the Housatonic Book Award.
To Purchase
The Queen of Queens
Bordighera Press
ISBN 978-1-59954-180-8
Paperback, 88 pp., 4/12/2022