Somebody Told You a Lie

Somebody Told You a Lie is a poetic story. The collection consists of nine original poems written during the author's adolescent years. The poems flow throughout the book as a dialogue between a young man and some of his relatives and community members who care about his wellbeing and future. With each encounter he gains knowledge and wisdom that will spark conversations about stereotypes, encourage critical thinking related to identity development and decision-making, and inspire readers to recognize when #issalie!