Terry and Clint examine the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father.
By Terry Gross
NPR Fresh Air, March 29, 2023
Clint takes Elle’s literary survey and recommends some of his most memorable reads.
By Riza Cruz
Elle, March 28, 2023
NPR celebrates the complexity, compassion, and realism of Above Ground.
By Jeevika Verma
NPR, March 28, 2023
Shondaland speaks with Clint about how parenthood continues to reframe his world, the joys and fears of being a parent, and using poetry to remember.
By Arriel Vinson
Shondaland, March 28, 2023
The difficult parts of parenting are expressed by Clint.
By Shannon Barbour
Boston Globe, March 27, 2023
Clint discusses Above Ground, parenthood, and what he’s reading.
By Amy Sutherland
Boston Globe, March 23, 2023
Above Ground is selected as one of 16 books by Black authors that are a must-read this spring.
By Okla Jones
Essence Magazine, March 23, 2023
Clint speaks with Paternal Podcast about his early days as a father, why even our best moments as parents exist alongside instances of shame, humility, and fear, and how we can hold gratitude and despair in the same hands.
By Nicholas Firchau
Paternal Podcast, March 2023
Read MoreAbove Ground is named one of the best southern books of March 2023.
By Chelsea Risley
Southern Review of Books, March 13, 2023
Poet Laureate Elizabeth Acevedo selects Above Ground as one of her monthly book picks for March.
By Elizabeth Acevedo
Poetry Foundation, March 2023
Clint speaks with Khalil and Ben about his process of writing Above Ground and How the Word Is Passed.
By Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Ben Austen
Some of My Best Friends Are…, March 8, 2023
Time marks Above Ground as one of 14 new books to read this month.
By Laura Zornosa
Time, March 2, 2023
Clint speaks with American Libraries Magazine about his approach to poetry and the multiplicities of life.
By Diana Panuncial
American Libraries Magazine, March 1, 2023
Book Riot celebrates Above Ground as one of the best poetry books of 2023.
By Laura Sackton
Book Riot, March 1, 2023
Ebony selects Above Ground as required reading this March.
By Team EBONY
Ebony, March 1, 2023
Above Ground is added to The Root’s list of books by Black authors that they can’t wait to read in March 2023.
By Angela Johnson
The Root, February 23, 2023
Above Ground is marked as one of the most anticipated book releases in March 2023.
By BN Editors
Barnes & Noble, February 15, 2023
Above Ground is named by Book Riot as a must-read for 2023.
By Chris M. Arnone
Book Riot, February 13, 2023
How the Word Is Passed is listed as a must-read.
By Zipporah Osei
Boston.com, February 8, 2023
How the Word Is Passed is named as a top 10 book to read during Black History Month.
By People Magazine Staff
People Magazine, February 8, 2023