This collection represents a year of writing for seventeen-year-old Israa. Her poetry reflects her experiences as a woman, immigrant, twin, and Muslim. Take a peak into Israa's mind in this book dedicated to her unique and strong words.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “Year of Poetry is one of Story Factory’s most intensive programs. Throughout 2021, a committed group of young writers came to workshops every Thursday afternoon – first at Story Factory in Parramatta; then, when the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit, over Discord. Through these and many other disruptions, the young people in this program continued to write and support each other. This chapbook was written as part of that project.”