The cover art for both books include

the letters of Ge’ez,

an ancient African writing system.

Ge’ez is also the root language

of Tigryna and Amharic, currently spoken

in the nations of Eritrea and Ethiopia.

THINGS UNSAID

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Released in 2018 Things Unsaid is a body of work broken down into five chapters. The messages come from a place of cutting vulnerability that vividly illustrates the many facets of humanness. Things Unsaid explores the complexities of mastering self, reconciling identity, and seeking the path of self-love while navigating through systems of oppression and experiences rooted in intergenerational pain and trauma. 

RISING

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Rising a sequel to Things Unsaid was released in 2020. Amaya Sunn’s follow-up book is also an autobiographical collection of poetry that delves into issues of love, justice, and spirituality. Her writing grapples with the intersectionality of her identity as a black woman, a mother, and an immigrant of East African heritage. The work is an honest introspection that calls for us to tap into our power and rise to our highest version.