This is Falu's first book of poems.
Falu began writing at 14 years old and by age 16 she had began reciting. Highest ranked female poet in 2006 and seventh in the nation, she is well known as a performance artist throughout NYC and is currently a member of the 2006 Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team. She has shared stages with some of today best poets, co-produced an all women’s showcase “Lips, Hips and All That Jazz”, opened up shows for R&B sensations and countless other charitable and political events.
Although much has been accomplished in her short career, Falu is best known for her teaching ability and workshop leadership. She has taught at Medgar Evers College/ College Now program at the tender age of 19 and was featured on MEC radio and broadcast. She is a member of Reaching Back, an organization for young black poets and writers based out Lafayette High School. Her current projects include mentorship, workshop leadership and performances at In Progress Group @ St. John the Baptist and weekly performances with Falu Y Su Combo, an Afro- Cuban band founded by her father. She lives in Brooklyn, New York |